A 100-year-old emblem shines bright again on this 20 mm pure gold coin. Order today! Features the original design! The coat of arms created for Canada in 1921 is re-created in extraordinary detail on this 99.99% pure gold coin, which was struck on an innovative thin, wide blank. These are the Arms that, a century ago, were an expression of the Dominion of Canada's newfound sense of self; and today, they are a symbol of nationhood that proudly recounts our history and our journey together.

Canada's original Coat of Arms, resplendent in 1/10 oz. pure gold. Don't miss out — order today!

Special features:

• THE 1921 VERSION! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Arms of Canada with this pure gold coin, which features the original design from 1921.
• IMPRESSIVE DETAILING! Every component of Canada's coat of arms tells a story, so the Royal Canadian Mint went to great lengths to reproduce even the smallest details on this 20 mm coin.
• STRUCK ON A THIN BLANK! This is the latest piece struck on a thin 99.99% pure gold blank that gives you the gold content of a 1/10 oz. coin, but with a 25% larger diameter — more space for the engraved art!
• A SPECIAL GOLD TRIBUTE! Part of a yearlong celebration in 2021, this 99.99% pure gold coin is the Royal Canadian Mint's most affordable all-gold tribute to Canada's coat of arms on its 100th anniversary.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• NO GST/HST

Design: Your coin's reverse features a detailed reproduction of the original Arms of Canada proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921. At the base of the Coat of Arms is a garland of floral emblems—the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock and the French lily—and a scroll bearing the motto "A MARI USQUE AD MARE" ("From sea to sea"). At the centre is the shield; its upper quadrants feature the three lions of England, the lion of Scotland, the Irish harp of Tara and the fleurs-de-lis of Royal France, while the bottom portion features a sprig of three maple leaves. The supporters are based on those of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom: to the left of the shield, the lion of England holds the Royal Union Flag, while on the right, the unicorn of Scotland carries the flag of Royal France. Above the shield is the royal helmet draped with mantling. Atop the royal helmet is the crest set on a wreath of twisted cloth, and is comprised of a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in its right paw. Above the crest is the imperial crown that represents the monarch as Canada's Head of State. The reverse also features the engraved word "CANADA," the commemorative dates "1921 - 2021", and the face value, "20 DOLLARS". The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Did you know?

• The official rendition of Canada's coat of arms has been revised three times since 1921: in 1923, when the Arms were slightly modified in style; in 1957, when the Arms were re-drawn to feature a modified Royal Crown and a sprig of red maple leaves in the shield; and in 1994, when an annulus bearing the motto of the Order of Canada, Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam ("They desire a better country"), was added behind the shield.
• You could have your very own heraldic emblem! All Canadian citizens, municipalities and organizations are welcome to contact the Canadian Heraldic Authority to request the creation of their own heraldic emblem, whether it's a coat of arms, flag or badge. Part of the Canadian Honours System, heraldic emblems are granted in recognition of service to the community.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.