The Arms of Canada
The selectively gold- plated reverse features a faithfully detailed reproduction of the Arms of Canada, as drawn by Cathy Bursey - Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority. At the centre is the shield; in the upper quadrants lie the three ro yal lions of England, the royal lion ofScotland, the harp of Ireland and the royal fleurs - de - lis of France, while the bottom portion features a sprig of three maple leaves torepresent Canadians of all origins. On either side of the shield are the support ers, which are based on those of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom: to the left is a lion holding a lance with the Union Jack, while at right is a unicorn (a royal symbol of Scotland) holding theroyal flag of France. The circlet behind the shield reads “ Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam ” (They desire a better country), while above the shield is the royal helmet draped with a mantle representing maple leaves. Atop the royal helmet is the crest set on a wreath of twisted white - and - red cloth, and is comprised of a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in its right paw. Above the crest is the royal crown that represents the monarch as Canada’s Head of State. At the base of it all lies a garland of floral emblems — the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Irish sham rock and the French lily — beneath a scroll that reads the motto of Canada, “ A Mari usque ad Mare ” (From sea to sea).

THE ARMS OF CANADA - 2016 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 13- CANADIAN HISTORY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.