1976 Canada Uncirculated Coin Set – Commemorative Nickel Issue – Leather-Like Presentation Box

Description

The 1976 Canada Uncirculated Coin Set is an official issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring seven carefully selected uncirculated coins from Canadian circulation, presented in the original burgundy leather-style case with bilingual information card.

This set highlights Canada’s circulating coinage from 1976, including the commemorative $1 Olympic Voyageur dollar, issued in anticipation of the 1976 Montréal Olympic Games. All coins were specially selected at the time of issue for superior strike and eye appeal and were never released into circulation.

Coins Included (7 Total)

$1 Dollar – Olympic Voyageur (1976)

• Design: Voyageur canoe with Montréal skyline and Olympic theme

• Significance: Official commemorative dollar for the 1976 Montréal Olympics

• Composition: Nickel

• Finish: Uncirculated

50 Cents – Coat of Arms

• Design: Royal Coat of Arms of Canada

• Composition: Nickel

• Finish: Uncirculated

25 Cents – Caribou

• Design: Caribou in profile

• Composition: Nickel

• Finish: Uncirculated

10 Cents – Bluenose

• Design: Bluenose schooner

• Composition: Nickel

• Finish: Uncirculated

5 Cents – Beaver

• Design: Beaver on a log

• Composition: Nickel

• Finish: Uncirculated

1 Cent – Maple Leaves (2 Coins)

• Design: Twin maple leaves

• Composition: Copper

• Finish: Uncirculated

• Note: One cent coin shows the common obverse design used across the set, as noted by the Mint

Key Features

• Official Royal Canadian Mint Issue

• Olympic Commemorative Dollar

• All Coins Uncirculated

• Original Presentation Case & Information Card Included

• Popular Mid-1970s Collector Set

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1976

• Denominations:

  • $1

  • 50¢

  • 25¢

  • 10¢

  • 5¢

  • 1¢ × 2

• Finish: Uncirculated

• Certification: Uncertified

Metal Composition

• $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢: Nickel

• 1 Cent: Copper

Condition & Packaging

• Condition: Uncirculated, very good overall condition

• Packaging: Original burgundy leather-style case with bilingual Royal Canadian Mint information card

• Notes: Normal age-related wear to case possible; coins remain well-preserved (see photos)

Why Collect This Set?

This set combines Olympic history, classic Canadian coin designs, and original Mint presentation. It’s an excellent entry point for collectors of Canadian commemoratives, Olympic numismatics, or vintage uncirculated sets.