- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $300
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2008
- Denomination:$300
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.125
- Purity:0.583
- Mintage:344
- Product type:Coin
$300 Gold Coin - Alberta Provincial Coat of Arms (2008)
Canada may be less than 150 years old, but much of its identityreaches back centuries - to a time when knights in the Middle Ages painted symbols on their shields to identify friend from foe. This is how the coat of arms was born an ancient art form that is yours to enjoy with this new collection showcasing Canada'sprovincial and territorial Arms in stunning 14-karat gold.
The Provincial Shield of Alberta was officially granted by King Edward VII on May 30, 1907. The larger Coat of Arms as depictedon this coin was granted by Royal Warrant on July 30, 1980. The provincial motto Fortis et Liber on theribbon means "Strong and Free."
Highlights
With a limited mintage of only 1,000 coins per design, the new Provincial Coats of Arms Collection delivers an upscaleand very collectible portrait of Canada.
Reverse
A faithful reproduction of the Coat of Arms of Alberta, incorporating the Provincial Shield as a central element. The Shield is topped by St. George's Cross on a white background with an azure-blue sky, snow-capped mountains, green foothills, prairies and wheat fields below. A beaver, royal crown and helmet with a silver and red wreath appear above the Shield. Two supporters, a lion representing power and a pronghorn antelope symbolizing Alberta's natural resources flankeach side. The Shield and supporters appear above agrassy mound with the province's floral emblem, the wild rose.
