Canada 1992 175 dollars
This specimen was part of lot 45253 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), which sold for $2,013. The catalog description[1] noted, "CANADA. Olympic Centennial Proof Set (3 Pieces), 1992. Ottawa Mint. Elizabeth II. Average Grade: GEM PROOF. Struck to commemorate the 1992 Olympics and the Centennial of the first modern Olympics. Comes in original box and each with COA. 1) 175 Dollars. 2) 15 Dollars. KM-216. 3) 15 Dollars. KM-215." This was the first issue of this denomination, which would not be used again until 2022 (KM 3752). It was sold in a set with KM 215 and KM 216.
Recorded mintage: 22,092 proofs.
Specification: 16.97 g, 0.917 fine gold, 28 mm diameter, lettered edge, 0.500 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Fr-26; KM-217.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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