2020 The Imperial State Crown – $20 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

A crown of authority. A reign of grace. A final sparkling tribute.

Imperial State Crown is a distinguished 1 oz fine silver collectible honouring the life, legacy, and extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this elegant coin draws inspiration from one of the most iconic pieces of the Crown Jewels, the Imperial State Crown, a symbol inseparable from the Queen’s public life and constitutional role.

The reverse design pairs the Royal Cypher with an artistic interpretation of the Imperial State Crown, lavishly adorned with coloured glass stones and crystals. This was the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II as she left Westminster Abbey after her coronation in 1953, and the one she wore throughout her reign at State Openings of Parliament, embodying continuity, sovereignty, and tradition.

Struck in 99.99% pure silver and finished in matte proof, this coin forms part of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection. With a limited mintage of 8,000 coins worldwide, it stands as both a commemorative keepsake and a refined numismatic tribute. As a pure silver issue, it is GST/HST exempt.

Special Features

• 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver in matte proof finish

• Inspired by the Imperial State Crown, one of the most famous Crown Jewels

• Reverse enhanced with 16 blue and green glass stones symbolizing historic jewels

• Four crystals represent the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II used on Canadian coins

• Features the Royal Cypher, the personal emblem of the Queen’s reign

• Tribute obverse combining four historic effigies of Queen Elizabeth II (1953–2022)

• Part of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign commemorative collection

• Low mintage: 8,000 coins worldwide

• Includes serialized certificate of authenticity

Design

The reverse, engraved by RCM artist Cecily Mok, frames Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Cypher within an ornate interpretation of the Imperial State Crown. Coloured glass stones and crystals add depth, brilliance, and symbolism, reflecting both the historic jewels of the crown and the Queen’s long service.

The obverse is a special tribute design unique to the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection. It unites the four effigies that appeared on Canadian coinage during her reign, marked by a small Tudor rose, creating a powerful visual timeline of her 70 years as sovereign.

Specifications

• Year: 2023

• Face Value: $20

• Composition: 99.99% pure silver with glass stones and crystals

• Weight: 31.39 g (1 oz)

• Diameter: 38 mm

• Finish: Matte Proof

• Edge: Serrated

• Mintage: 8,000

• Artist: Cecily Mok (reverse); Susanna Blunt, Dora de Pédery-Hunt, Arnold Machin, Mary Gillick (obverse effigies)

• Packaging: Black clamshell with commemorative beauty box

👑 Why Collect It?
This coin is more than a tribute, it is a visual summation of a historic reign. Combining fine silver, gemstone embellishments, and a unique multi-effigy obverse, Imperial State Crown offers collectors a meaningful and elegant way to remember Queen Elizabeth II’s enduring legacy and the symbols that defined her time on the throne.