{"product_id":"canada-silver-2019-d100-great-seal-of-providence-of-canada-10_016oz_-_9999","title":"Canada Silver 2019 $100 Great Seal of the Province of Canada (1841-1867) 10.016oz, .9999","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"rich-editor-text-content-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver Commemorative $100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e$100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWeight (oz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e10.016\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e900\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCoin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design for this coin comes from an important moment in Canada's past. The official seal it is based on was created when Britain's two major Canadian colonies were brought together under a single government for the first time. The images in the design build on the separate seals of Upper Canada (nowOntario) and Lower Canada (now Quebec) and use popular Victorian imagery-all showcased in stunning detail on a large-format fine silver coin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore 1841, Upper and Lower Canada each had their own seals. The Great Seal of the Province of Canada placed these seals side-by-side, held up by two allegorical figures with their arms around each other's shoulders. Over top of the entire scene is the Royal Arms of Queen Victoria, held by the lionrepresenting England and the unicorn representing Scotland. Every element in this detailed design is symbolic. Here are some of the important symbols:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower Canada seal (engraved by Thomas Major in 1793): A graceful oak tree on the bank of a river overlooking several ships at anchor, with a typical Quebecois town featuring a church steeple in the background.\u003cbr\u003eUpper Canada seal (from when the province was established in 1792): A peace-pipe or calumet crossed witha sword and an anchor and bound by an olive crown. The Union Jack is visible in the upper right-hand corner and two cornucopia decorate the bottom. Toppingthe design, to the left of the Union Jack, is the Royal Crown.\u003cbr\u003eThe royal arms of Queen Victoria (1837): Victoria's shield, held up by the lion (England) and the unicorn (Scotland).\u003cbr\u003eTwo allegorical figures: A common practice during thisera was to embody political entities like countriesor provinces as a Grecian-style female figure. In this image, two graceful ladies embrace each other with one hand while holding up the seals of Upper and Lower Canada with the other.\u003cbr\u003eFloral ornamentations: The seal is decorated throughout with the Scottish thistle, English rose, and Irish shamrock.\u003cbr\u003eOwn the Great Seal of the Province of Canada (1841-1867) recreated on a 10 oz. pure silver coin! Order today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003eFAITHFULLY REPLICATED! Your coin features all of the elements of the original seal, including the seals of the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada held side-by-side by two allegorical female figures representing the united colonies.\u003cbr\u003eSELECTIVE GOLD PLATING! The use of selective gold plating adds elegance and an extralayer of dimension to your already stunning coin!\u003cbr\u003eINCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003cbr\u003e10 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your $100 coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 76.25 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 311.535 grams (10 oz.).\u003cbr\u003eNO GST\/HST.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign:\u003cbr\u003eYour coin features the Great Seal of the Province of Canada from 1841, redrawn for use on a Royal Canadian Mint 76.25-millimetre, 10 oz. pure silver coin. The image features all of the elements of the original seal, including the seals of the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada held side-by-side by two allegorical female figures representing the united colonies. The coat of arms of Queen Victoria sits at the top of the image, which also features engravings framing the images and decorative floral engravings. The outer rim includes the Latin text from the original seal: \"VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINAFID. DEF.\" and \"SIGILLUM PROVINCIAE CANADAE.\" The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you knowÉ\u003cbr\u003eThe 1840-41 Act of Union united the colonies of UpperCanada (\"Canada West\" under thenew Act, now Ontario) and Lower Canada (\"Canada East,\" now Quebec) into a single colony with a shared government and economy. It was Canada's first move toward responsible governmentand, according to the Canadian Encyclopaedia, was a\"26-year experiment in Anglophone-Francophone political cooperation.\"\u003cbr\u003eThere are two stone carvings of the Great Seal of the Province of Canada at the Parliament Buildings. One is above the doorway entrance to the EastBlock and believed to belong to the original buildings. The other is in the Hall of Honour of the Centre Block, carved in 1953 by Anthony Borysink, WilliamF.K. Oosterhoff, and Wilfrid Rossignol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026M Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40785144709195,"sku":"RCM.CA.SV.CN.003585","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2872\/6347\/files\/4708530_Full_Obv.jpg?v=1717054742","url":"https:\/\/jandmcoins.com\/products\/canada-silver-2019-d100-great-seal-of-providence-of-canada-10_016oz_-_9999","provider":"J\u0026M Coin \u0026 Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}