Obverse: DOLLARS CANADA ELIZABETH II – the obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. To the left appears the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics emblem with Olympic rings. The inscriptions include “CANADA”, “ELIZABETH II”, the denomination “5 DOLLARS”, and the year “2010”.
Reverse: VANCOUVER WHISTLER 2010 – the reverse depicts an ice hockey player in action with stick and puck, flanked by maple leaves, Canada’s national symbol. The fineness “9999” and “FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR” are shown.
About the coin: A collector silver coin issued in 2010 by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the Vancouver–Whistler Winter Olympic Games. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver. Dedicated to ice hockey, Canada’s national sport.
