Obverse: The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II at age 37, wearing a royal tiara and facing right. The inscription ELIZABETH II appears at the top, and CANADA 1976 at the bottom. The portrait was designed by Arnold Machin and engraved by Patrick Brindley.
Reverse: The reverse shows a soccer player in motion, kicking a ball, symbolizing the Olympic football discipline. Surrounding inscriptions include Olympiade XXI Olympiad, Montréal 1976. The denomination – 10 Dollars – is at the bottom. The design was created by Shiego Fukada.
About the coin: This collector coin was issued to commemorate the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal and is part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Olympic-themed series. It is one of four ten-dollar coins released in the sixth part of the 1976 series. The reverse football scene highlights the sport’s energy and significance in the Olympic context. The coin is struck in sterling silver (.925), proof quality, with a reeded edge and medal alignment.
