Drawing from the diamond geometry of Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara and the ruby clusters of the Baring Ruby Necklace, this exquisite 5 oz. 99.99% pure gold coin captures the spirit of a reign—and of a monarch—defined by duty, dignity and grace, as we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. From the jewellery-inspired motifs to its floral ornamentation, every sweeping line and subtle curve is crafted with intention and finished with artisanal precision. The result is a collector’s piece that artfully embodies nearly a century of history, honouring the world’s most iconic custodian of royal jewels.
Your coin is encapsulated and elegantly presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood case with a black beauty box.
The reverse features an artistic interpretation of elements from Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara and the Baring Ruby Necklace, a personal acquisition and one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most prominent ruby parures.
Throughout your coin’s reverse, the floral scrollwork beautifully incorporates Canada’s maple leaf and England’s Tudor rose.
In honour of the centenary anniversary, your coin’s obverse marks the return of the fourth (2003-2023) effigy of Queen Elizabeth II—the final one of her reign, and, for many Canadians, the definitive image of a monarch who witnessed so many pivotal moments in Canada’s history.
For the opening of Canada’s Parliament in 1977, Queen Elizabeth II paired the Baring Ruby Necklace with the all-diamond Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara, an heirloom she inherited from Queen Mary in 1953. The tiara had made its Parliament Hill debut two decades earlier: she had worn it there in 1957, when she became the first sovereign to open Canada’s Parliament. On that earlier occasion, she also donned her coronation gown, whose embroidery incorporates national emblems—a theme echoed in this coin’s floral scrollwork.
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.