- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $300
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2010
- Denomination:$300
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.125
- Purity:0.583
- Mintage:421
- Product type:Coin
$300 Gold Coin - British Columbia Coat of Arms (2010)
Coats of arms originated in the Middle Ages. They could only begranted by the king, a tradition that led to an intriguing story for the Coat of Arms of British Columbia (BC). While the province requested a coat of armsin 1897 and a Provincial Shield was granted in 1906, the official arms were not granted until 1987, some 90 years later.
Highlights: This series of 14-karat gold coins provides a unique portrait of Canada, madeall the more collectible with a limited mintage of just 500 coins for this latest issue. With a fascinating history and unique status as the first provincial arms to include the Royal Crest, this coin is an absolute must for collectors.
Reverse: A faithful reproduction of BC's Coat of Arms, the first arms to be granted the Royal Crest. It appears above the Shield with one distinguishing mark; the lion features a garland of dogwoods, BC's floral emblem. Below the Crest is the golden helmet of sovereignty with other heraldic elements. The elk and bighorn sheep representthe former colonies (Vancouver Island and mainland respectively) while the wavy lines in the Shield reflect BC's location between the Pacific Ocean and theRocky Mountains.
