- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $250 1 Kilo
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2016
- Denomination:$250
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):32.151
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:411
- Product type:Coin
Full of symbolic meaning, the Arms of Canada are present in the everyday lives of Canadians through their depiction on Canadian currency, passports, official publications and more. This national symbol hasundergone only a few artistic changes since it was first proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921. Combining the official symbols of France and Great Britain, as well as Canada's iconic maple leaf, the Arms herald the history and values of ournation to the world.
A gorgeous design, one you will display proudly in your collection. Don't be disappointed, hurry and orderyours today before they're all gone!
Special features:
SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING ON BOTH SIDES! Artfully crafted from one kilogramof 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating that adds a timeless elegance to the reverse and obverse.
A NATIONAL SYMBOL CELEBRATESITS 95TH ANNIVERSARY! Your coin is a timeless celebration of Canada, its proud people, history, and heritage all depicted through this distinguished national symbol.
STRUCK BETWEEN 2 TO 4 TIMES! Kilogram coins are usually struckbetween 2 to 4 times, with weight in excess of 800 tonnes to achieve the levels of relief and brilliant field that are seen in your coin.
RANGE OF MATTE AND SPARKLING SHADES! Your coin's design features an outstanding amount of engraved details, all skillfully enhanced through polishing techniques that produce a range of matte and sparkling shades of pure silver.
1-KILOGRAM 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin has no GST/HST!
LOW MINTAGE: Only 500 coins will be made worldwide.
Design:
The selectively gold-plated reverse features a faithfully detailed reproduction of the Arms of Canada, as drawn by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the CanadianHeraldic Authority. At the centre is the shield; in the upper quadrants lie the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the royal fleurs-de-lis of France, while the bottom portion features a sprig of three maple leaves to represent Canadians of all origins. On either side of the shield are the supporters, which arebased on those of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom: to the left is a lion holding a lance with theUnion Jack, while at right is a unicorn (a royal symbol of Scotland) holding the royal flag of France. The circlet behind the shield reads "DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM" (They desire a better country), while above the shield is the royal helmet draped with a mantle representing maple leaves. Atop the royal helmet isthe crest set on a wreath of twisted white-and-red cloth, and is comprised of a crowned lion holding amaple leaf in its right paw. Above the crest is the royal crown that represents the monarch as Canada's Head of State. At the base of it all lies a garland of floral emblems-the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock and the French lily-beneath a scroll that reads the motto of Canada, "A MARI USQUE AD MARE" (From sea to sea). The reverse includes the engraved face value "250 DOLLARS", the word "CANADA" and the year "2016".
