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.
Diameter: 50mm
Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 60g
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.5833
Obverse: Uncrowned Portrait
Reverse: PEI Coat of Arms
Finish: Proof
Series: Provincial Coat of Arms Series
Quantity Produced: 500
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme(s): Provincial Coat of Arms Series
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