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1.01 ozt Biathlon Sharpshooter Silver $20

1.01 ozt Biathlon Sharpshooter Silver $20

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The image shows a 1986 Canadian $20 silver proof coin commemorating the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, specifically featuring the biathlon event. 

Subject: The coin depicts a biathlete in a prone shooting position, with the Olympic rings and a snowflake symbol above the "CALGARY 1988" inscription. 

Issuance: This coin was part of a series of ten sterling silver coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint between 1985 and 1988 to commemorate the XV Olympic Winter Games held in Calgary. 

Denomination and Material: The coin has a face value of $20 and is minted with .925 fine silver. 

Content: 1.01 troy oz. of .925 fine silver

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Denomination: 20 dollars

Length: 40.0 mm

Width: 28.60 mm

Thickness: 3.0 mm

Weight: 34.07 g or 31.51 g fine silver

Purity: 92.5%

Year: 1986

Mintage: 308,086

Coin has edge lettering. No. 4 Biathlon Coin

Coin comes in plastic case, clamshell case, and plastic box from mint.

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