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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II Calgary Olympics
1987 year| Gold (.5833) | 13.338 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 13.338 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Arm holding Olympic torch whose stylised flames form the silhouettes of mountains, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CALGARY
1988
100 DOLLARS
Engraver: Ago Aarand
Designer: Friedrich Peter
Edge
Lettered
Script: Latin
Lettering: XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - XVES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER
Interesting fact
The 1987 Canadian $100 Gold Coin, also known as the "Calgary Olympics" coin, features a unique design that showcases the Olympic spirit. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of an athlete in mid-stride, with the Olympic flame in the background. This design was created by Canadian artist and designer, Robert-Ralph Carmichael. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was also designed by Carmichael. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 25,000 minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 145175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Calgary Olympics) 1987 coin.
