2024 Canada $500 De Beers Ideal Cushion Diamond Pure Gold Diamond Shaped (No Tax)

2024 Canada $500 De Beers Ideal Cushion Diamond Pure Gold Diamond Shaped (No Tax)

The Royal Canadian Mint’s highly sought-after series of diamond-shaped coins continues with this pure gold ode to the CUSHION cut.

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.

Today’s cushion cut is a modern iteration of the Old Mine cut, the most common shape until the late 19th century. Yielding squarish stones with a higher crown and a deeper pavilion, the faceting style maximized carat retention and took less time to execute than the modern cushion cut’s 64 facets.

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.

Specifications:
RCM Number: 244230
Mintage: 150
Composition: 99.99% pure gold with a 0.23 carat De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut Diamond
Weight: 148 g
Diameter: 28.7 mm x 28.7 mm x 21.4 mm
Face Value: $500
Finish: Matte Proof
Edge: Plain
Artist: RCM Engravers (reverse), Susannah Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:

• Coin #4. Like the 2020 (square cut), 2021 (round cut) and 2022 (oval cut) offerings, this 99.99% pure gold coin celebrates the incomparable beauty of a Canadian diamond by perfectly replicating a classic diamond shape: a cushion cut.
• Topped with a Canadian diamond. Embedded on one of the coin’s sculpted facets, the 0.23-carat De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut Diamond and its patented cut inspired this premium collectible’s multi-dimensional shape and facet arrangement.
• Extremely rare. Only 150 coins are available and all of the Royal Canadian Mint's previous diamond shaped coins sold out quickly, so don’t wait – order today.
• The collaboration continues. This magnificent collectible combines world-class engraving with Crossworks Manufacturing’s exclusive patented diamond cuts, as well as the sophisticated elegance of De Beers certified diamonds.
• Specially marked diamond. Each individual diamond bears a mark identifying it as a DeBeers certified diamond.
• A tradition of fine craftsmanship. Getting the right diamond shape, with its many precisely angled facets, is an enormous undertaking. All the coins in this series are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of our R&D and engraving teams.
• Special capsule. The coin comes enclosed in a 3D diamond-shaped capsule that protects your new luxury showpiece and ensures an eye-catching presentation from start to finish.
• Comes with two certificates. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins, including this spectacular piece, which comes with two certificates: a serialized one certifying your coin’s authenticity, and another from Crossworks Manufacturing for the diamond.

Packaging:
The pure gold coin is enclosed in a diamond-shaped capsule and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.