Description

Theme

One of Queen Elizabeth II’s most iconic brooches, the flower-shaped Williamson Diamond Brooch has a Canadian connection: its gorgeous pink diamond, one of the largest and finest of its kind, was a wedding gift from Canadian geologist John Thoburn Williamson. The extraordinary jewel was cut and set into a platinum-and-diamond brooch completed in 1953, the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, and was frequently worn throughout her seven-decade reign, appearing in family portraits, at State occasions and momentous celebrations — including the Silver Jubilee Service in 1977, and the weddings of two of her children.

Design

The coin’s reverse features an interpretation of the Williamson Diamond Brooch frequently worn by Queen Elizabeth II throughout her seven-decade reign. Flanked by engraved floral accents inspired by the brooch’s shape, the jewel’s five-petalled flower is a rhodium-plated setting adorned with crystals and a pink-coloured glass stone at its centre.

Special features

• Second Crown Jewels coin. Launched in 2024, the Crown Jewels series takes a closer look at some of the Royal Family’s most magnificent heirloom brooches.
• A royal brooch with a Canadian connection. This 99.99% pure silver coin features an interpretation of the Williamson Diamond Brooch. The jewel was designed around a stunning pink diamond that was presented to then-Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift from Canadian geologist John T. Williamson.
• Matte proof finish. A matte proof finish (brilliant relief, satin field) allows the brooch to shine bright on your coin’s reverse.
• A must-have for jewellery lovers. Mintage is limited to 6,000 coins and this one will likely sell out quickly.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Specifications

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.