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| | Bank of Canada - Currency Museum |
 | | The coat of arms of Canada appear on the 50-cent coin and was designed by Thomas Shingles, a former Royal Canadian Mint engraver. |
 | | At the request of the Canadian government, the arms of Canada were granted by royal proclamation on 21 November 1921, by His Majesty King George V. The coat of arms contain the following components: the shield, ribbon, helm and mantling, crest, supporters, motto, four floral emblems, and the imperial crown. |
 | | The coat of arms of Canada is used mainly on official proclamations of the Government of Canada, public buildings, passports, certain coins, and on the insignia of the Canadian Forces. |
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