Celebrate a defining moment in modern royal history with the 2023 $20 St. Edward’s Crown – Pure Silver Coin, an elegant commemorative issue from the Royal Canadian Mint created in anticipation of the May 6, 2023 Coronation of King Charles III. Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a gold-plated, stone-adorned embellishment inspired by the revered St. Edward’s Crown, the most sacred of the British Crown Jewels and a symbol worn only once during a monarch’s reign.

The obverse bears the posthumous memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, including the issue year 2023 and the dates of her reign 1952–2022. The reverse presents an artistic interpretation of the crown’s front cross pattée, plated in gold and embellished with coloured glass stones that represent the crown’s historic gemstones. With a limited mintage of just 6,000 coins worldwide, this matte proof collectible is both historically significant and highly desirable.

Design Highlights

Obverse: Posthumous memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with reign dates 1952–2022
Reverse: Artistic interpretation of the St. Edward’s Crown front cross pattée with gold plating and coloured glass stones
Coloured glass stones: Adorn the cross pattée, standing in for the crown’s precious and semi-precious gemstones
Gold plating: Adds a regal finish to the crown-inspired reverse embellishment
Rarely seen inspiration: St. Edward’s Crown is worn only once per reign and rarely leaves the Tower of London
Composition: 99.99% fine silver with gold-plated embellishment
Weight: 31.39 g (1 oz)
Finish: Matte proof
Mintage: 6,000 worldwide
Theme: British monarchy, coronation, Crown Jewels

Specifications

Country: Canada
Year: 2023
Denomination: $20
Material: Silver
Purity: 99.99%
Weight: 31.39 g (1 oz)
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Matte Proof
Obverse Artist: Susanna Blunt
Reverse Artist: RCM Engravers
Quantity Produced: 6,000
Packaging: Black RCM-branded clamshell with black beauty box
Certificate: Serialized certificate of authenticity

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