2500 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Ultimate
2021 year| Platinum (.9995) (selective rose gold plating) | 1000 g | 101.6 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2500 Dollars 2500 CAD = USD 1847 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) (selective rose gold plating) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Diameter | 101.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (inlay of 462 pink diamonds) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#366388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cherry blossom at center, surrounded by two branches of cherry blossom flowers. Reverse encircled by ring of diamonds.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DCW
Designer: Derek C. Wicks
Edge
Serrated
Comment
AboutThis coin is among the first offerings from the Opulence collection . The 2021 Opulence coins are distinguished by beautiful cherry blossom motifs and Pink diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine graded as Fancy Vivid and Fancy Intense. This coin has 462 Pink diamonds (a total carat weight of 6.5) which adorn the coin's reverse. Each diamond is hand set into a rose gold-plated, platinum cast jewellery piece fashioned by Beverly Hills Jewellers
Toronto-born Derek C. Wicks is an esteemed wildlife artist and coin designer. His work has appeared in publications such as Masters of Wildlife Art and has twice earned him the honour of the National Artist of the Year award from Ducks Unlimited.
Packaging
The Ultimate is housed in a luxury cabinet-style case featuring a highly polished piano finish and silver hardware. It includes a welcome letter from the Mint’s CEO, along with a pair of gloves for safe coin handling. Inside the locked compartment, the coin lies nestled in a removable velvet-lined tray, equipped with two flaps to allow for an upright display. Below, the double doors open to reveal two additional tray inserts containing the key, the polishing cloth, the accompanying booklet, and the certificate of authenticity for the diamonds issued by Crossworks Manufacturing. The luxury case is safely enclosed in a metal flight case for added security and protection. (Note: to protect it during transit, The Ultimate is shipped in a separate box.)
Initial Auction, Catalogue, and Design Process:
https://bit.ly/4285Z9f
https://www.heffel.ca/Auction/A2022s_RCM_E.pdf
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Elizabeth II (The Ultimate)" non-circulating coin from Canada is that it features a unique combination of platinum (.9995) and selective rose gold plating, making it a truly distinctive and luxurious collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2500 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Ultimate) 2021 coin.
