CANADA 2016 50 Cent 5oz FINE SILVER COIN – BIG COIN SERIES COAT OF ARMS. Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage with this fine silver 50-cent piecepart of the Royal Canadian Mints 2016 series featuring Canadas six circulation coins. Each beautiful coin is composed of five ounces of fine silver and features selective colour on the reverse. The reverse features Canadian engraver Thomas Shingless Canadian Coat of Arms design in full colour. A yellow lion holding a blue, white, and red Union Jack flag on the left and a white unicorn holding a blue flag bearing three yellow French fleurs-de-lys on the right support a central shield divided into five sections bearing historical emblems of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as a sprig of three red maple leaves. The multi-coloured shield is encircled with a red ribbon representing the Order of Canada bearing the motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means desiring a better country. The shield is surmounted by a yellow, green, and black royal helmet within a garland of red maple leaves, upon which stands a yellow crowned lion holding a red maple leaf. Edwards Crown, symbolizing Canadas constitutional monarchy, rests above the lion, which symbolizes Canadas sovereignty. The motto A Mari usque ad Mare (from sea to sea) appears in yellow on a blue ribbon below the shield, along with a compartment or garland composed of the floral emblems of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. The reverse is also engraved with the word CANADA, the date 2016 and the face value of 50 CENTS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Mintage of 1,500. Composition: Silver (99.99% pure). Weight (g) 157.6. Diameter (mm) 65.25. The item “CANADA 2016 50 Cent 5oz FINE SILVER COIN BIG COIN SERIES COAT OF ARMS” is in sale since Wednesday, October 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “hotrrod” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States.