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The flag of Canada was officially adopted on February 15, 1965. The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, on the stroke of noon, the new maple leaf flag was raised. The crowd sang the national anthem O Canada, followed by the royal anthem, God Save the Queen.
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The following words, spoken on that momentous day by the Honourable Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate, added further symbolic meaning to the flag: "The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction of race, language, belief or opinion."
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The stylish red maple leaf has been the national symbol of Canada for over 150 years. Red and white are the official colors of Canada, proclaimed by King George V in 1921
Maple Leaf Where can I purchase a preserved green maple leaf online?
It's a long & weird story why, but I need to find a preserved green maple leaf. I live in Utah, and these can't be found here this time of year. I'm unsure whether or not these can still be found at other locations, but, any help would be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these online, or, would anyone be willing to sell one to me? It'd be an easy way to make a little extra money. Thanks in advance!
The leaf needs to be real and non-artificial.
The obvious problem is that for almost all of the US, maple trees have shed their leaves. I was just picking up some nice yellow and gold ones in my front yard here in Dallas. Do you need natural and real or the shape and color only which can be done in green at craft store artificial flower counters.
Well I actually have 2 questions. First of all, I read you need to "pinch" the plant to make it grow bushier. What exactly do they mean by pinch? and do I pinch the leaf tips or the top of the stem or what?
Also when you put a mint leaf in a drink do you crush it first or do you just drop it in and the flavor comes out on its own?
"pinch" means "cut". Take a knife or scissors and cut the mint directly above a set of leaves. Dont leave a stub more than an eighth of an inch long. Mint is pretty tough, so you can cut it any length, although the traditional is about three inches or so. One thing of note: the strongest flavor you can get is when the plant is in full bloom. Once the flowers die off, the flavor drops off too. It doesn't go away, mint is too strong to completely disappear. I know right where mine is when I rake in the early spring: the mint isn't up yet, but the odor is there! For the second question: you should squish the bottom of the cut stem. Leave the top unsquished for appearances sake. Just mash it a little bit, you don't have to completely crush it. If you like iced tea: boil some mint cuttings with the tea, refrigerate until cold. I use two or three sprigs of mint per half gallon container. Refreshing!
Silver Libertad Found some coins..can anyone help me tell what they are?
1.) Its big. On the front there is a picture of a head and says "DEI Gratia 1818 Carolus IIII" on the back it says "Hispan ET IND REX M w/an o over it 8R F M"
2.) On the front it says "Republica Mexicana" and on the back has a symbol w/ " Libertad" and the border of the coin says "8R C(maybe something after it.can't read) 1849 RQ(hard to read might not be right..RC or RG maybe) 10 D 20 G^little s" I'm guess its mexican but anything else you can tell me about it?
3.)Its silver on the outside and gold in the middle: Front: Estados Unidos Mexicanos Back: N$ 1 1995
4.) FRONT: Georgivs VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX on the back: 1949 FID DEP SIXPENCE
5.) Front: URRACA Back: Republica De Panama..in the middle: UN CENTESIMO 1967
Are any of these coins worth anything? can you give info on them? are they still in use?
1 the coin is a fantasy item Charles IV (IIII) died in 1808 and Ferdinand VII was king 1808-1821. It is a possible fake from China for they get the history mixed up. The FM for the assayers was last used in 1803.
#2 Is a Mexican 8 reales coin and the mint should be Ca. It should be RG, it sounds in low grade but may be worth around $20.
#3 Is too new to be a collectible and yes it is from Mexico
#4 6 pence from Great Britain made of copper-nickel value .25 in a dealers world coin box.
$5 Coin is to new to be a collectible yet.
I am limited by space and time so if you need more info email me through Yahoo answers.
US $19.95
