2008 Canada 25-cent, Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Bobsleigh, Circulation

From 2007 to 2010, as an official supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a series of 20 circulation coins featuring designs related to the 2010 Winter Games.

Twelve 25‑cent coins depicted Olympic winter sports, while two showcased Paralympic winter sports.

Three additional 25‑cent coins - each issued in both coloured and non‑coloured versions - featured designs honouring Canadian medal‑winning athletes, created with public participation.

Two special one‑dollar “Lucky Loonie” coins were also issued.

Composition: 94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel

Diameter: 23.88 mm

Weight: 4.4 g

Thickness: 1.58 mm

Edge: Reeded

The coin in the pictures is a circulation issue in mint state condition.