Gold Coin - Manitoba Coat of Arms (2011)


Seventh issue in this bi-annual series.
Highlights:
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 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 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.
Specifications
- No.111558
- Mintage 500
- Composition14-karat gold (58.33% gold, 41.67% silver)
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 60
- Diameter (mm) 50
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value$300
- ArtistRoyal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)