Hand-selected 1914 - $5 Gold Coin From Bank Of Canada Vaults For Sale

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Hand-selected by Mint staff for a high quality appearance, with minimal evidence of wear caused by handling, storage, or environmental conditions, these coins are wonderful examples of Canadian numismatic history.

These first gold coins struck by the Mint were Canadian in almost every aspect, from raw material to design. They were composed almost entirely of Canadian gold, much of it from the Klondike region in 1912, with the gold source shifting eastward to Ontario in 1913 and 1914. The coins featured the first symbol of Canada to ever appear on a gold coin. The design was thedefactoCoat of Arms – adopted in 1868 – until Canada's official coat of arms was proclaimed by King George V in 1921. Canada's coat of arms, as it appeared in 1912 was composed of a maple bough surrounding a shield composed of the provincial symbols of the four provinces that joined Confederation in 1867 (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick). Ontario was represented by St. George's Cross and maple leaves; Québec by a pair of fleurs de lis accompanied by the British lion and maple leaves; Nova Scotia by salmon between Scottish thistles; and New Brunswick by the British lion and a sail-ship to represent the provinces prowess in ship building. The inscription "CANADA" was engraved above the shield, and the date "1912" and face value "FIVE DOLLARS" or "TEN DOLLARS" were engraved below the shield. The obverse featured the effigy of King George V. Both sides of the coin were framed with a raised beaded circle.

The coin pictured is the actual one up for sale.

Product Specifications:

Rev: W. H. J. Blackmore

This item has been shown times. Hand-selected 1914 - $5 Gold Coin From Bank Of Canada Vaults: $895