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8 Cents - Canada Post Torch, Montreal 1976 Olympiad
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Shape | Square with scalloped edges |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is modeled after a Canadian postage stamp design, featuring two figures in relief: a modern athlete in athletic wear holding aloft a torch with the Montreal Olympic satellite logo, and a classical figure in draped robes holding a flaming torch. The Montreal 1976 Olympic satellite symbol appears in the upper left field. The legend 'Canada 8' appears in large relief lettering at the top right, with 'XXI Olympiad / Olympiade XX / Montréal 1976' inscribed in the upper left. |
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| Obverse lettering | XXI Olympiad Olympiade XX Montréal 1976 Canada 8 |
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| Mint | Johnson Matthey & Mallory (JM&M) |
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