1250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Splendour
Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1250 Dollars 1250 CAD = USD 897 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) (selective rose gold plating, inlay of pink diamonds) |
| Weight | 311.03 g |
| Diameter | 76.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 366379 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 201808 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 3169 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Series: Opulence
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Behind a geometric pattern. Inscription and legend surrounding obverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II CANADA 2021 D∙G∙REGINA
1250 DOLLARS
SB
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God.
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt
Reverse
At center, a cherry blossom facing outwards within a square. At 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, additional smaller squares. Ivy-like weaves between and surrounding these elements.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SN
Designer: Simon Ng
Edge
Serrated
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
About
This coin is among the first offerings from the Opulence collection . The 2021 Opulence coins are distinguished by beautiful cherry blossom motifs and Pink diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine graded as Fancy Vivid and Fancy Intense. This coin has 64 Pink diamonds (a total carat weight of 1.2) which adorn the coin's reverse. Each diamond is hand set into a rose gold-plated, platinum cast jewellery piece fashioned by Beverly Hills Jewellers
Packaging
Splendour is housed in a luxury cabinet-style case featuring a highly polished piano finish and silver hardware. It includes a welcome letter from the Mint’s CEO, along with a pair of gloves for safe coin handling. Inside the locked compartment, the coin lies nestled in a removable velvet-lined tray, equipped with two flaps to allow for an upright display. Below, the double doors open to reveal two additional tray inserts containing the key, the polishing cloth, the accompanying booklet, and the certificate of authenticity for the diamonds issued by Crossworks Manufacturing. The luxury case is safely enclosed in a metal flight case for added security and protection.
Sold by the Royal Canadian Mint for 253,999.95 CAD
This coin is among the first offerings from the Opulence collection . The 2021 Opulence coins are distinguished by beautiful cherry blossom motifs and Pink diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine graded as Fancy Vivid and Fancy Intense. This coin has 64 Pink diamonds (a total carat weight of 1.2) which adorn the coin's reverse. Each diamond is hand set into a rose gold-plated, platinum cast jewellery piece fashioned by Beverly Hills Jewellers
Packaging
Splendour is housed in a luxury cabinet-style case featuring a highly polished piano finish and silver hardware. It includes a welcome letter from the Mint’s CEO, along with a pair of gloves for safe coin handling. Inside the locked compartment, the coin lies nestled in a removable velvet-lined tray, equipped with two flaps to allow for an upright display. Below, the double doors open to reveal two additional tray inserts containing the key, the polishing cloth, the accompanying booklet, and the certificate of authenticity for the diamonds issued by Crossworks Manufacturing. The luxury case is safely enclosed in a metal flight case for added security and protection.
Sold by the Royal Canadian Mint for 253,999.95 CAD
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 17 613.96
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of platinum at 56 659 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual platinum weight: 9.995 oz
Current platinum price: 1762.30 USD/oz (see platinum price 
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