The Imperial State Crown. A symbol of Queen Elizabeth II and her extraordinary reign, the royal cypher on the coin’s reverse is framed by an artistic interpretation of the Imperial State Crown, complete with colourful glass stones and four crystals that tie into the coin’s obverse. The Imperial State Crown is one of the most iconic pieces of royal regalia known as the Crown Jewels. This was the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II upon leaving Westminster Abbey after her coronation in 1953; and in the many years that followed, it was the one that represented both her authority as Head of State and the grace with which she reigned. Edward’s Crown is only ever used for the coronation, the Imperial State Crown (or Crown of State) is worn on formal occasions, such as the State Opening of (British) Parliament. The State Crown has been replaced 10 times since the Restoration in 1660. The one depicted on this coin was made for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, in 1937; it is a replica of the crown designed for Queen Elizabeth II’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 1838. The coin’s reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by an artistic representation of the Imperial State Crown, as viewed from above. An arrangement of 16 blue and green glass stones stand in for the array of precious stones that adorn the crown, while the reverse includes four crystals-one for each of the effigies that have graced Canada’s coins since 1953. Complete the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign with this elegant 99.99% pure silver tribute. Its design was inspired by the crown frequently worn by Queen Elizabeth II during her long reign. On the coin’s reverse, the artistic interpretation of the Imperial State Crown is enhanced with 16 blue and green glass stones that add colour. They also represent some of the historic jewels that famously adorn the crown, as well as those from Queen Elizabeth II’s jewellery collection. Crystals: The reverse also features four crystals-one for each of the effigies that have graced Canada’s circulation coins since 1953. An emblematic crown. Two of the world’s most famous crowns are represented in this design: the Imperial State Crown, worn on formal occasions as an expression of authority and tradition; and St. Edward’s Crown, the coronation crown, which is included in the Royal Cypher. The Symbol of a Reign. Included on the coin’s reverse, Queen Elizabeth II’s personal identifier, the Royal Cypher, served as a symbol of Canada’s sovereignty and its sovereign for 70 years. Marked by a small Tudor rose, the tribute obverse combines the four different effigies that have graced Canadian coins since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. This obverse is only featured on the numismatic coins in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection. A nation remembers. Every numismatic coin in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes packaged with a special beauty box. Only 8,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide. Packaging: The coin comes encapsulated and presented in a black clamshell case with a commemorative beauty box. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.
