Archived
Gold Coin - Manitoba Coat of Arms (2011)
2011
Mintage 500
Archived
Gold Coin - Manitoba Coat of Arms (2011)
2011
Mintage 500
$1,766.09 USD
Masters Club:
24,300
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
This issue features Manitoba’s Coat of Arms with every detail of its intricate design faithfully reproduced in 14-karat gold—one of 13 coins that create a unique portrait of Canada and the fascinating history that inspired each one of its diverse Coats o
Highlights:
This issue features Manitoba’s Coat of Arms with every detail of itsintricate design faithfully reproduced in 14-karat gold—one of 13 coinsthat create a unique portrait of Canada and the fascinating history thatinspired each one of its diverse Coats of Arms.
Coin design:
Manitoba’s “augmented Coat of Arms” as officially adopted in 1992.
A coin for Canada’s“keystone province.”
Historically, Manitoba has been known as Canada’s“keystone province” for its geographical andeconomical importance—a fact that is reflectedin the masonry collar worn by the unicorn in itsCoat of Arms.
Manitoba’s Arms are centered on its ProvincialShield as a prominent element. It was granted in1905 by King Edward VII and features a buffalostanding on a rock with the Cross of St. George.
The helmet above the Shield symbolizes Manitoba’sco-sovereign status in Confederation. The beaverabove the helmet has a royal crown on its back and isholding Manitoba’s floral emblem (Anemone patens).
The provincial motto on the scroll means “Gloriousand Free.” The wavy lines above symbolizeManitoba’s waterways with grain fields (left) andwhite spruce forests (right). The seven prairiecrocuses in the centre pay homage to Manitoba’smulticultural character.
This issue features Manitoba’s Coat of Arms with every detail of itsintricate design faithfully reproduced in 14-karat gold—one of 13 coinsthat create a unique portrait of Canada and the fascinating history thatinspired each one of its diverse Coats of Arms.
Coin design:
Manitoba’s “augmented Coat of Arms” as officially adopted in 1992.
A coin for Canada’s“keystone province.”
Historically, Manitoba has been known as Canada’s“keystone province” for its geographical andeconomical importance—a fact that is reflectedin the masonry collar worn by the unicorn in itsCoat of Arms.
Manitoba’s Arms are centered on its ProvincialShield as a prominent element. It was granted in1905 by King Edward VII and features a buffalostanding on a rock with the Cross of St. George.
The helmet above the Shield symbolizes Manitoba’sco-sovereign status in Confederation. The beaverabove the helmet has a royal crown on its back and isholding Manitoba’s floral emblem (Anemone patens).
The provincial motto on the scroll means “Gloriousand Free.” The wavy lines above symbolizeManitoba’s waterways with grain fields (left) andwhite spruce forests (right). The seven prairiecrocuses in the centre pay homage to Manitoba’smulticultural character.
Specifications
Product Number
111558
Mintage
500
Composition
14-karat gold (58.33% gold, 41.67% silver)
Weight
60 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
$300
Finish
proof
Artist
Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse
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