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CANADA COAT ARMS [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Administration
  • Numismatics
CONT

Also referred to as the Arms of Canada, the Coat of Arms is the identifying symbol of the Parliament of Canada and all courts established by an act of Parliament.

OBS

The design adorning the reverse of the Canadian fifty-cent coin since 1937, except for the coins dated 1967; a design also used on the face of Canadian bank notes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration fédérale
  • Numismatique
CONT

Les armoiries du Canada sont le symbole qui sert à identifier le Parlement du Canada et tous les tribunaux constitués en vertu d'une loi.

OBS

Motif figurant sur le revers de la pièce canadienne de cinquante cents depuis 1937; sauf sur celle de 1967; motif également utilisé sur le recto des billets de banque canadiens.

OBS

Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/Communications

Spanish

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