Silver Coin - $20 - 1986 - Royal Canadian Mint - Olympic Winter Games - Coin 4 - Biathlon.
Silver Content: One Troy Ounce.
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Weight (g): 34.107.
Diameter (mm): 40.
Finish: Proof.
The biathlon event shows the self discipline required by biathletes. Rifle shooting and cross-country skiing requires excellent overall conditioning. John Mardon's rendition of the shooter shows his steady eye and equally steady arm.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty The Queen and the legend - Elizabeth II - Canada - and the date.