PURE SILVER 1 oz coin. This listing is for a coin that the Royal Canadian mint has produced to celebrate one of Her Majesty’s most famous royal headpieces. A fitting tribute to her Platinum Jubilee. (aka the George IV State Diadem). Is spectacular yet familiar-it’s the royal headpiece that has appeared in countless portraits since Her Majesty acceded to the throne in 1952. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Her Majesty’s 70-year reign, and for this reason, it is the inspiration for this year’s 99.99% pure silver tribute to the Queen of Canada in her Platinum Jubilee year. The coin’s reverse features a rhodium-plated embellishment that resembles the diadem’s cross and floral sprays. Crystals, the arrangement sparkles brilliantly against the matte proof finish, which ensures all eyes are on this jewellery-themed design. Celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with this diadem tribute. A satin field ensures all eyes are on the diadem-inspired design. A hit with collectors. Mintage is limited to 4,500! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Packaging Your coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. The diamond diadem The regal Diamond Diadem is also known as the George IV State Diadem because it was originally created for the coronation of King George IV in 1821. It has since been exclusively worn by queens regnant and consort, beginning with Queen Adelaide and continuing with Queen Victoria, who designated it an Heirloom of the Crown in 1901. Its silver frame is lined with gold and set with 1,333 brilliant-cut diamonds, including a four-carat yellow brilliant at the centre of the front cross. Its narrow band is edged with pearls and surmounted by four crosses pattée and four sprays featuring a rose for England, shamrocks for Ireland and a thistle for Scotland. Crafted in 1 oz. Of 99.99% pure silver, your coin is enhanced with Swarovski. Crystals to re-create some of the magnificent sparkle of the real-life Diamond Diadem. Designed by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde, your coin’s reverse features an artistic representation of the famous Diamond Diadem worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Crystals add a diamond-like sparkle to the rhodium-plated embellishment, which resembles the diadem’s cross and the floral sprays representing the national emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland. The reverse includes the inscription “CANADA” at the top and “20 DOLLARS” at the bottom. The obverse features the date “2022” and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Although Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary wore the Diamond Diadem for family events, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has mostly worn the Diamond Diadem on State occasions. Since her accession to the throne in 1952, Her Majesty has worn the diadem while travelling to and from the annual State Opening of (United Kingdom) Parliament, and also during the coronation procession in 1953. The diadem can be seen on the obverse of most Canadian coins issued between 1990 and 2002, when they typically featured the effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. Member of Royal Canadian Numismatic Association. Be sure to add me to your. GST or HST EXEMPT item. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size.. your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-4 weeks typically). I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.