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Montréal 1976: The legacy of the Olympic coins

May 7, 2026 to March 22, 2027

Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G9

Step back into the excitement and pride of Canada’s first Olympic Games and discover the story of how commemorative coins helped fund them. This new exhibition explores the iconic Montréal 1976 Olympic coin program through original artworks, coins, and fascinating stories behind one of the largest commemorative coin programs in Olympic history. An interactive design station also invites visitors to create their own Olympic coin and add it to a collective display. FREE ADMISSION.

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