Delight in the beauty of this pure gold four-coin set, which features a unique design inspired by a historic crown! On all four 99.99% pure gold coins, HerMajesty’s stately Diamond Diadem is paired with the maple leaves that are the hallmarks of our annual fractional set. The same crown is featured on the obverse, where the historic effigy by Dorade Pédery-Hunt makes its grand reappearance. And onthe 1 oz. coin, selective platinum plating adds a luxurious sheen to both the popular symbol of Canada and the historic crown that is so closely associated with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Add a royal-themed maple celebration to your collection. Order your pure gold fractional set today!

• A ROYAL THEME! The 2022 pure gold fractional set honours a crown that is popularly associated with Her Majesty’s long reign: the magnificent Diamond Diadem.
• A CANADIAN CELEBRATION! All four coins share the same obverse that graced Canadian coins from 1990 to 2002 and the effigy of HerMajesty by Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
• CROWNING GLORY!While all four coins (1 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/20 oz.) are crafted from 99.99% pure gold, the 1 oz.coin features platinum-plated design elements thatpay tribute to the Diamond Diadem.
• A CROWN ON BOTH SIDES! A proud symbol of Canada, the maple leaf is afixture on our annual gold fractional sets. For 2022, it is paired with an interpretation of the Diamond Diadem, which also appears on the obverse, to represent both Canada and the Crown.
• REVERSE PROOF FINISH! All four coins feature a reverse proof finish — brilliant relief on frosted/matte field — that allows the engraved art to shine.
• MAPLE PACKAGING!The custom packaging complements the maple theme: your four-coin set comes enclosed in a maple leaf-shaped case crafted from hard maple wood. 
• LOW MINTAGE: A must-have for royal enthusiasts and collectorsof gold fractional sets. But hurry, this year’s set has a lower mintage of 500 – don’t wait, order today!
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• NO GST/HST

Design:
Your four coins feature a reverse design that pairs two sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaves with an artistic interpretation of the Diamond Diadem worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The overlapping arrangement on the 1 oz. coin is enhanced with platinum plating as a tribute to the Diamond Diadem. On all four coins, the reverse includes the words “CANADA”, the coin’s purity and weight, and the year “2022”. Each obverse features the historiceffigy of Her Majesty by Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

• The Diamond Diadem is the official name for the George IV State Diadem, which was created for King George IV’s coronation in 1821. Her Majesty wore thediadem in the famous accession portrait taken by Dorothy Wilding and during the coronation processionin 1953. Her Majesty has also worn, and continues to wear, the diadem to all State Openings of BritishParliament.
  
• The Diamond Diadem is set with 1,333 sparkling diamonds, including the four-carat pale yellow sparkler atthe centre of the front cross pattée. The crosses alternate with a floral design that incorporates thenational emblems of England (rose), Ireland (shamrock) and Scotland (thistle).
• Sculptor and medalist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, CM OOnt, was the first Canadian to design a royal effigy for our coinage. This is the effigy featured in this fractional set and on most Canadian coins issued between 1990 and 2002.

Packaging:
The maple celebration extends to the packaging! Your complete set is enclosed in a custom wooden case shaped like a maple leaf and crafted from hard maple wood. The certificate is held in place inside the hinged lid, while each coin is safely nestled in a black velvet insert.

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