Description
2021 is an exceptional year for the rarely seen half dollar denomination. This mint roll contains 25 brilliant uncirculated 50 cent coins featuring the current coat-of-arms of Canada. Mintage is 15,000 rolls.
Canada’s Coat of Arms was proclaimed by King George V in 1921, as a representation of Canada and its political roots – especially its ties to Great Britain and France. The design features images from France (the fleur-de-lis), England (the three royal lions and rose), Scotland (royal Scottish lion and thistle) and Ireland (the royal Irish harp of Tara and shamrock). In 1957, the Tudor Crown originally featured in the Coat of Arms was replaced by Saint Edward’s crown because it represents all of Britain’s monarchs, rather than only those of one ruling family. It was modified again in 1994 so that the motto of the Order of Canada, Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam (Latin for “they desire a better country”), could be added.
Canada’s Coat of Arms was proclaimed by King George V in 1921, as a representation of Canada and its political roots – especially its ties to Great Britain and France. The design features images from France (the fleur-de-lis), England (the three royal lions and rose), Scotland (royal Scottish lion and thistle) and Ireland (the royal Irish harp of Tara and shamrock). In 1957, the Tudor Crown originally featured in the Coat of Arms was replaced by Saint Edward’s crown because it represents all of Britain’s monarchs, rather than only those of one ruling family. It was modified again in 1994 so that the motto of the Order of Canada, Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam (Latin for “they desire a better country”), could be added.
