250th ANNIVERSARY COIN & CHALLENGE COIN
An important event in the history of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada took place on 21 March 1972. It received Armorial Bearings which were granted under Royal Authority by a legal instrument known as Letters Patent. On 15 July 2004 they were granted again by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. This year, in January 2026, the UELAC has produced two new collector coins. The designs were suggested by the Promotions Committee consisting of Linda Jobe, Chair, and members Ken Montgomery, and Rod Appleby. One coin recognizes this year as the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution 1776 - 2026. On the other side is the Badge of the UELAC which is part of the Armorial Bearings. 250th Anniversary of American Revolution Coin Badge The badge consists of a wreath made up of red maple leaves with oak leaves as well as acorns. The maple leaves represent Canada while the oak leaves and acorns are a long held symbol of loyalty and fidelity to the monarchy. In...