Designing a nation's character
During 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.

This is how the Coat of Arms was born-a design of heraldic symbols created to represent a monarchy, a clan,a territory or a 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.

The Coat of Arms of Quebec was originally granted by Queen Victoria in 1868, but was revised and adopted by Order-in-Council of the Quebec government in 1939 in order to -[more accurately reflect] the history and heraldic data of the province.

In these Arms, Quebec's Provincial Shield is divided into three horizontal fields that reflect the French and British influence in the creation of Canada. The three fleurs-de-lys in the top field symbolize France; the royal lion in the center symbolizes Britain; and the three maple leaves in the bottom field symbolize Canada.

The royal crown above the Shield is another representation of the British monarchy while the motto, 'Je me souviens' (I remember), at the bottom of the Arms is a reminder to all Quebecersto honour and preserve their history.
This coin is the nineth issue of the Coats Of Arms of Canada collection and contains 14 coins that have been released between 2008 and 2014.

COATS OF ARMS OF CANADA - COAT OF ARMS OF QUEBEC - 2012 CANADIAN COINS 09 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 04- 14-KARAT GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.