- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $250
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2020
- Denomination:$250
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.93
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:175
- Product type:Coin
A coronation gift inspired the headpiece honoured on our fourth tiara-themed coin. This 99.99% pure goldpiece features 12 diamonds and seven aquamarine gemstones, which sparkle like blue water against the proof finish. Each precious stone is hand set on a platinum-plated scroll motif based on Her Majesty's Brazilian aquamarine tiara.
About The Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara
One of several tiaras commissioned by Her Majesty, this headpiece was created in 1957 to match a demi-parure-a diamond and aquamarine necklace with matching earrings-that were a coronation gift from the people of Brazil. The tiara originally consisted of a platinum bandeau surmounted by three aquamarine uprights with diamond surrounds. The additional gifts of a bracelet and brooch in 1958, and a V-shaped hair ornament in 1968, created an opportunity to augment the tiara in 1971. At that time, the central element was replaced with the necklace's large pendant and four scroll motifs-like the one on this coin-were added between the oblong uprights, all topped by a round collet-set aquamarine.
EXQUISITE! Features 12 diamonds and seven aquamarine gemstones-19 precious stones in all. Order today.
Special features:
PREVIOUS COINS SOLD OUT: Previous tiara-themed coins sold out in just a few days! Each one combines world-class engraving and multiplefinishes against a mirror-like background.
FOURTH ROYAL TIARA-THEMED COIN: Our fourth gem-adorned tribute to Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II shines the spotlight on one of the tallest headpieces in Her Majesty's jewelry collection: the Brazilian aquamarine tiara.
FEATURES 19 PRECIOUS STONES: On the coin's reverse, 12 diamonds and sevenaquamarine gemstones were hand set to re-create oneof the tiara's distinctive scroll motifs.
SELECTIVE PLATINUM PLATING: The engraved jewelry-inspired elements are platinum plated to give them the same shine as the actual tiara. The contrast between the platinum and the gleamof 99.99% pure gold also highlights the blue water-like sparkle of the aquamarine gemstones.
LOW MINTAGE, HIGH EYE APPEAL: Mintage is limited to just 175 coins available worldwide.
CRAFTED FROM ALMOST TWO OUNCES OF 99.99% PURE GOLD!
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES: Each coin is enclosed in a wooden collector case inside a beauty box, and comes with special certificates that attest the authenticity of the coin, as well as the diamonds and aquamarine gemstones.
Design:
Royal Canadian Mint engravers have recreated one of the distinctive scroll motifs from the Brazilian aquamarine tiara worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The platinum-plated element is adorned with an arrangement of 12 diamonds and seven aquamarine gemstones. Additional tiara-inspired flourishes complete this jewelry-inspired tribute. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
"To capture the essence and grace of this tiara, I made the engraved diamonds look more realistic bysculpting each one with angled facets in different heights to get that perfect shine."Cecily Mok: Royal Canadian Mint Engraver
Did you knowÃ
It took a whole year of collecting aquamarine stones to ensure a perfect match for Her Majesty's coronation gift.
The original tiara design featured three uprights that were detachable and could be worn as brooches.
The tiara's scroll ornaments were taken from a jewel givento Her Majesty by the Governor of S o Paulo in 1968, during Her Majesty's State Visit to Brazil.
Her Majesty has worn the Brazilian aquamarine tiara to many official events, including a state banquet during the 2017 Spanish State Visit.