2008 Australian Commonwealth, Coat of Arms 1908-2008 1oz Fine Silver Proof Coin. The first official Commonwealth Coat of Arms was granted 100 years ago by a Royal Warrant of King Edward VII in 1908. The design comprises a white and blue shield displaying six small escutcheons and a cross of St George featuring five six pointed white stars. Above the shield, which is supported by the kangaroo and emu standing on a grassy mound, is the crest containing the seven-pointed gold star of Federation on a wreath of white and blue. Six of the Star's points represent the Australian States, with the seventh representing the Commonwealth Territories. The motto 'Advance Australia' is inscribed at the base of the shield. No more than 7500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint. Certificate of Authenticity is included with this coin numbered 2415. *Please note there are some small minimal flaws on the outer box. Please contact Adelaide Exchange Jewellers to find out more on this item.