The Royal Canadian Mint had just released 2011 edition of the official $300 gold series of Coats of Arms of Canada's provinces and territories celebrates Manitoba, home province of the Mint's Winnipeg facility, from which all of Canada's circulation coinage, as well as that of many other foreign countries, is produced. This impressively oversized coin is a majestic tribute to Canada's "keystone" province bridging the eastern provinces of Canada with its emerging western territories when it gained provincial status in 1870. Distinguished by an iconic Prairie Buffalo and the inspiring latin motto "Glorious and Free", the Manitoba Coat of Arms adorns the reverse of this proof 14-karat gold coin with a $300 face value. Only 500 of these coins have been minted.
Historically, Manitoba has been known as Canada’s “keystone province” for its geographical and economical importance—a fact that is reflected in the masonry collar worn by the unicorn in its Coat of Arms. Manitoba’s Arms are centered on its Provincial Shield as a prominent element. It was granted in 1905 by King Edward VII and features a buffalo standing on a rock with the Cross of St. George.
The helmet above the Shield symbolizes Manitoba’s co-sovereign status in Confederation. The beaver above the helmet has a royal crown on its back and is holding Manitoba’s floral emblem (Anemone patens). The provincial motto on the scroll means “Glorious and Free.” The wavy lines above symbolize Manitoba’s waterways with grain fields (left) and white spruce forests (right). The seven prairie crocuses in the centre pay homage to Manitoba’s multicultural character.
Technical Specifications:
The helmet above the Shield symbolizes Manitoba’s co-sovereign status in Confederation. The beaver above the helmet has a royal crown on its back and is holding Manitoba’s floral emblem (Anemone patens). The provincial motto on the scroll means “Glorious and Free.” The wavy lines above symbolize Manitoba’s waterways with grain fields (left) and white spruce forests (right). The seven prairie crocuses in the centre pay homage to Manitoba’s multicultural character.
Technical Specifications:
Mintage: Limited to 500 coins worldwide
Composition: 14-karat gold (58.33% gold, 41.67% silver)
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 60.0
Diameter (mm): 50
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: $300
Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition: 14-karat gold (58.33% gold, 41.67% silver)
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 60.0
Diameter (mm): 50
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: $300
Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
You can make your order now for the Manitoba Coat of Arms Gold Coin 2011 at The Royal Canadian Mint Website.
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