2016 - $25 - 1 oz. Fine Silver Piedfort – The Coat of Arms of Canada

Coats of arms are rich with heraldic tradition, and this collector issue is even more noteworthy because of its piedfort format. The word piedfort literally means "strong foot" in French and appeared centuries ago to mean "heavy measure" in minting. Coin-makers deliberately made their die templates thick and heavy to ensure these heavier coins would not be confused with regular coins. Today, piedfort indicates that your coin is thicker than usual. What's more, its design has been meticulously engraved with heightened detail so that even the tiniest feature stands out.

Specifications
No. 150040
Mintage 6000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 34
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 25 dollars
Artist RCM Engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)