In 2016, to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Canadian Mint released a very special Queens 90th Birthday $250 Two Hundred and Fifty Dollar Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 99.99% Gold and embellished with 29 Genuine Canadian Diamonds and large Green Cabochon Emerald.

This coin’s reverse image was inspired by design elements from the Vladimir Tiara that was fashioned from the famous Cambridge Emeralds.
Royal Canadian Mint engravers worked in close collaboration with renowned jeweller Steve Thompson (of Thompson S.D. Jewellers Ltd) in order to incorporate precious stones into the minting process.
The result is a rare, and meticulously crafted gemstone coin that echoes the tiara’s diamond circles and emerald centers.

The tiara’s iconic circular design is further expressed in the delicately engraved motif that forms the coin’s outer ring—a total 90 circles to honour The Queen on her 90th anniversary a historic celebration that is also highlighted in the coin’s unique double date (1926-2016).
The obverse has the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt .
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

An opulent keepsake to mark the historic 90th Anniversary for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• Our FIRST-EVER gold coin featuring multiple precious stones— a large AAA Cabochon Emerald and 29 Canadian Diamonds!
• A rare, gem-encrusted coin that represents the complex blending of two meticulous disciplines—minting and jewellery- making.
• Includes a certificate from Sitara authenticating the quality of the Diamonds and Emerald.
• Expertly crafted in 99.99% fine gold and enhanced with a total 0.90 Carats of genuine Canadian Diamonds symbolizing The Queen’s 90th Year.
• The large Cabochon Emerald at the coin’s center completes the design to evoke all the prestige, history and luxury of royal jewels.
• Only 125 coins worldwide—this coin is a numismatic treasure of the highest order and an exceptional collecting opportunity not to be missed!