2026 Canada $20 Crown Jewels: A Tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Elizabeth II Fine Silver

2026 Canada $20 Crown Jewels: A Tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Elizabeth II Fine Silver

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The Baring Ruby Necklace, acquired by Queen Elizabeth II in 1964, is among her most celebrated ruby jewels. Its clusters of vivid rubies and diamonds, culminating in a dramatic three-pendant centrepiece, were worn to many banquets and formal occasions—and one particularly striking moment came in 1977, when she opened Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa, where flashes of ruby mirrored the nation’s red in a historic moment of elegance.

Celebrate the timeless legacy of Queen Elizabeth II on the centenary of her birth with this jewellery-themed 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin, the third in our Crown Jewels series. Adorned with 20 red crystals and 27 white crystals, all set in sterling silver jewellery mountings, the coin’s reverse reimagines the Baring Ruby Necklace as distinct elements—the neckline and the pendant centrepiece—arranged to complement the coin’s circular shape while honouring the harmony (and sparkle) of the original design.

A royal tribute, with crystals and Canadian flair.

Unlike the royal brooches highlighted on previous Crown Jewels coins, the Baring Ruby Necklace was not a gift, but a personal acquisition: it was bought at auction in 1964. It became one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most prominent ruby jewels, often worn for major occasions, including the 1977 opening of Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa as part of her Silver Jubilee royal tour.

The coin’s reverse features an artistic interpretation of the Baring Ruby Necklace, acquired by Queen Elizabeth II in 1964 and frequently worn throughout her reign. A total of 20 ruby-toned crystals and 27 white ones—all set in .925 sterling silver custom mountings plated with rhodium—are arranged across the design, with clusters along the outer edge echoing the necklace’s neckline, while the three-pendant centrepiece is surrounded by engraved filigree scrollwork incorporating the maple leaf and Tudor rose. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
RCM Number: 254251
Mintage: 6,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver, with 20 red crystals and 27 white crystals set in .925 sterling silver with rhodium
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artists: Anna Bucciarelli (rev), Susannah Blunt (obv)

Special Features

• Peek inside the royal jewellery collection. This 99.99% pure silver coin features an artistic interpretation of the Baring Ruby Necklace, one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most prominent ruby jewels. It is a captivating tribute to a monarch whose grace, loyalty, and affection for Canada shone throughout her reign, and whose timeless style defined an era.
• Adorned with crystals. Clusters of 20 ruby-toned and 27 white crystals echo the ruby-and-diamond necklace’s legendary brilliance and flashes of Canada’s colours.
• Cast in silver and plated with rhodium. The jewellery enhancements resembling both the necklace’s neckline and centrepiece are cast in .925 sterling silver and plated with rhodium.
• Ornate scrollwork. Elegant and elaborate, the engraved filigree scrollwork incorporates Canada’s maple leaf and the Tudor rose.
• Third Crown Jewels coin. Launched in 2024, the Crown Jewels series takes a closer look at some of the Royal Family’s most magnificent jewellery pieces.
• Historic obverse. In honour of the centenary anniversary of the late monarch’s birth, your coin’s obverse marks the return of the fourth (2003-2023) effigy of Queen Elizabeth II—the final one of her reign, and, for many Canadians, the definitive image of a monarch who witnessed so many pivotal moments in Canada’s history.
• A must-have for jewellery lovers. Mintage is limited to 6,000 coins—a lower mintage than 2025.

Packaging:
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.