Obverse: Features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, facing right. The inscription above reads ELIZABETH II CANADA 1974. The portrait was created by artist Arnold Machin.
Reverse: Depicts two athletes playing lacrosse, an ancient game of North America's Indigenous peoples. At the top is the logo of the Montréal Olympic Games, and at the bottom: OLYMPIADE XXI OLYMPIAD MONTRÉAL 1976 10 DOLLARS.
About the coin: This commemorative silver coin with a face value of 10 dollars was issued by Canada in 1974 to mark the 1976 Montréal Olympic Games. The coin is made of 92.5% silver, weighs 48.6 g, and has a diameter of 45 mm. It has a reeded edge and round shape. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa. Part of the official Olympic series, this coin honors lacrosse – a traditional Canadian sport.
