The British auction house Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's, which specializes in coins and stamps, is preparing to offer a one-of-a-kind coin at an auction on September 25th. The estimated value ranges from £2 million to £3 million (equivalent to $2.7 million to $4 million).
A Masterpiece of Gold and Diamonds
Named the "Crown Coin," this massive coin was specially created to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, marking her 70th year on the throne.
Metal: 3.61 kg of pure gold (24 karats).
Gemstones: 6,426 GIA-certified diamonds, with a total weight of 483.57 carats.
Size: It has a diameter of 235 mm, which is close to the size of a Frisbee.
Unique Design
The center of the piece is a 1 kg gold coin with a face value of £10,000 as legal tender. Surrounding it are 10 smaller coins featuring different official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II from various stages of her reign.
Created by the East India Company
The piece was minted by The East India Company Bullion Ltd, a company specializing in the production of commemorative and investment coins. The modern company shares the historic name of the "East India Company," which played a pivotal role in the expansion of British influence in India over past centuries.
Historical and Symbolic Value
This diamond-encrusted coin is the largest and most luxurious commemorative coin ever made in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. It embodies a blend of royal splendor and investment value. It is expected to attract wide interest from international collectors and rare coin enthusiasts, especially as it combines pure gold and gemstones in an exceptional piece of legal tender.
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