{"product_id":"clearance-2011-300-gold-coin-manitoba-coat-of-arms","title":"E-TRANSFER ONLY - 2011 $300 GOLD COIN - MANITOBA COAT OF ARMS","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, any knight who went into battle needed to distinguish friend from foe and would paint identifying marks on his shield. Later, these markings began appearing on military surcoats and cloaks worn by royal messengers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is how the Coat of Arms was born a design of heraldic symbols created to represent a monarchy, a clan, a territory or nation. Even Canada, a nation formed long after the Middle Ages, has a Coat of Arms as does every province and territory within its domain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Coat of Arms for Manitoba features the Provincial Shield as its central element. The Shield was originally granted in 1905 by King Edward VII and features a buffalo standing on a rock with the Cross of St. George.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The gold helmet above the Shield symbolizes Manitoba's co-sovereign status in Confederation and is presented with a wreath in red and white. The beaver above the helmet has a royal crown on its back and is holding a prairie crocus (Anemone patens), Manitoba's floral emblem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A unicorn and horse serve as supporters. The unicorn is a tribute to the province's early Scottish settlers. Its masonry collar represents Manitoba's importance as Canada's keystone province and features a wheel from a Red River cart, a unique form of transportation. The horse was vital to the province's First Nations People, the Metis and European settlers. Its bead and bone collar is a First Nations design with an ancient symbol for the cycle of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The provincial motto on the scroll means Glorious and Free. The wavy lines above symbolize Manitoba's lakes and rivers that nourish the land; the grain fields (left) and the forests of white spruce (right). The seven prairie crocuses in the centre pay homage to Manitoba's multicultural character. These augmented Coat of Arms were officially adopted in 1992.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Item number: 111558\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 300 dollars\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 500\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 60\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eSeventh issue in this bi-annual series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eEvery detail of the Coat of Arms of Manitoba faithfully reproduced in 14 karat gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eA unique and prestigious keepsake of one of Canada’s provinces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176105148548,"sku":"LIVE111558","price":8018.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/MANITOBA_COAT_OF_ARMS_GOLD_COIN__37614.1399514475.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759520619","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/clearance-2011-300-gold-coin-manitoba-coat-of-arms","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}