Description
No other diamond shape rivals the intensity of a cushion cut’s fire. Coveted for its timeless allure and sparkle, the classic, pillow-like shape – one of the oldest diamond shapes – inspired this spellbinding 99.99% pure gold coin, the fourth in a series of diamond-topped, diamond-shaped coins. Each coin has been masterfully sculpted to match the patented cut of the 0.23 carat De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut diamond embedded on one of its facets, where the precious stone’s flashes of coloured light add flair to a storied silhouette that is synonymous with royalty and romance. Mintage of 150. HST/GST exempt.
The Design:
The coin’s unique shape and multi-faceted design are a reproduction of a patented trademark diamond cut from Crossworks Manufacturing, as seen on De Beers Ideal Cut Diamonds. Embedded on one of the crown main facets, is a 0.23 carat* De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut Diamond. This coin has the added distinction of featuring a piece of Canada’s mining history: its diamond having been sourced from one of Canada’s finest diamond mines. The year “2024” is engraved on another crown main facet, while the word “CANADA”, the denomination of “50 DOLLARS” and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt appear on the largest facet (the table). The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
