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I often wonder about the origin of some of the symbols on coats of arms. In the case of Latvia, it's not too hard to grasp the rising sun, as Riga sits on the 57th parallel. It's also fun to see which which animals (and Mythical Creatures) are deemed to have the strength to hold up a coat of arms. Lions, griffins, elephants, leopards are all pretty believable. I can even imagine kangaroos are up to the job. But then we have Barbados with a fish and a pelican? C'mon, really?
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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1953 United Kingdom halfcrown: 
Edited by NumisRob 12/02/2018 08:33 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Serbia -- 20 dinara, 2012:  
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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New Zealand halfcrown: 
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Canada
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1964 Canada. 50 Cents.  
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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1965 Canada. 50 Cents.  
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Canada
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1867 Romania. 5 Bani.  
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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1824 French half-franc - Monarchy of Louis XVIII:  1868 French 5 Francs - Second Empire: 
Edited by NumisRob 12/03/2018 03:24 am
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United States -- 50 cents, 1803:  
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Fantastic examples, everyone. 
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Niue 5 dollars - already posted on the 'Soccer' thread! 
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