The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (French: Les XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver), was a multi-sport event celebrated in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada, between February 13 and 28, 1988 and were the first Winter Olympics to be held over a whole two week period. 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary - Commemorative issue - Figure skaters together in unison 1986 - Silver 20 Dollars. ELIZABETH II CANADA 1985, Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II right. One troy ounce of silver 40mm (33.63 grams). The coin comes in a velvet case enclosed in a green hard case with Olympic rings.