2009 Canada $250 1 Kilo Pure Silver Coin Olympic Games Modern Canada

  

These unprecedented coins captured the attention of the numismatic world when they were first issued two years ago. This year's coins feature a design created by the Vancouver Organizing Committee design team to celebrate a contemporary Canada that will host the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Transformation and fusion are at the soul of Vancouver, a place where nature and culture are in a constant state of change and growth. Water, in all its forms, is everywhere.

It nourishes, cleanses and gives beauty to the provinces ever-changing Sea-to-Sky region and to all of Canada. Across the country, towns and cities reflect the same energy as their natural environments and cultures from around the world come together in a fusion of fresh ideas and possibilities. Highlights: This coin sets itself apart from its historic predecessors with a distinctive design engraved in ultra-high relief normally seen in medallic art. Each coin measures an astounding 101.6 mm (4 in) in diameter and contains one kilogram of fine silver or gold guaranteed!

Reverse: In a style consistent with the Vancouver 2010 Look of the Games, graphic elements capture the spirit of Vancouver 2010 and the unique character of the host region. Specifications: Mintage: 2500 Composition: 99.99% pure Silver Finish: Proof Weight (g): 1,000 Diameter (mm): 101.6 Edge: plain Certificate: Serialized Face value: 250 dollars CAD Artist: Design team of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the Vancouver 2010 Games (reverse), Susanna Blunt. Coin comes encapsulated with black beauty box and custom outer sleeve.

Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.