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75 Dollars - Elizabeth II Home of the 2010 Olympics
2008 year| Gold (.5833) | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 75 Dollars 75 CAD = USD 55 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coloured depiction of the five-sail design of Canada Place on Vancouver's waterfront, in front of the mountains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Vancouver 2010
SA
75 DOLLARS
Engraver: José Osio
Designer: Shelagh Armstrong
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics $75 gold coins were sold individually or in sets of three coins. The three different sets offered were Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Emblems and Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger)
These three words, comprising the motto of the Olympic movement, encourage the athlete in all of us to give our best during competition, and to view this effort as its own victory.
The only Olympic Winter Games held in Canada was in 1988,in the city of Calgary, Alberta. In 2010, Canada will proudly host the XXI Olympic Winter Games, this time in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2010 Winter Olympics, which were held in Vancouver, Canada. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the Olympic rings and the maple leaf, which is a symbol of Canada. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4581 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 75 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Home of the 2010 Olympics) 2008 coin.
