Obverse: The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara. The inscriptions ELIZABETH II and CANADA 1975 surround the portrait, with a maple leaf symbol at the bottom – the national emblem of Canada.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a female marathon runner in motion – a symbolic representation of the sport. Above her are the five Olympic rings and the inscription Olympiade XXI Olympiad. On the left – Montréal 1976, below – the denomination 5 Dollars. The design is complemented by two stylized graphic elements.
About the coin: This collectible coin is part of a series issued by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1973 to 1976, dedicated to the XXI Summer Olympic Games in Montréal. It is made of .925 fine silver, weighs 24.30 g, and contains 22.48 g of pure silver.
