Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Silver Coin in Diamond Gemstone Shape

A uniquely shaped and designed silver coin honoring the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was authorized by the Isle of Man Government and released by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom.

Two facets of the silver coin are boldly remindful of its celebratory purpose. First is its shape, that of a diamond gemstone with six sides to its edge. The second is the inclusion of a genuine diamond inset on the coin’s reverse.

The coin’s obverse or heads side is a unique double effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that was designed specifically for Her Diamond Jubilee. Shown side-by-side is a portrait of the Queen as she appears now with another shadowed portrait of how she appeared at the start of her reign on February 6, 1952. Inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, ISLE OF MAN and the year 2012.

Found on the reverse or tails side of the silver coin is the Royal Cypher that includes St Edward’s Crown which was placed upon Her Majesty’s head at the Coronation on June 2, 1953. A 0.005ct diamond is centered within the crown.

"All the coins are produced to the highest quality and have been struck four times to produce a glorious mirror finish background with the design sculpted in striking relief," notes the Pobjoy Mint.

Composed from 99.9% fine silver to a weight of 15.5 grams (1/2 oz.), the 1/2 crown denominated coin is limited to a mintage of just 2,012. The silver coin may be purchased for the price of £83.29 directly from the Pobjoy Mint located here. There, information may also be found for a special diamond shaped gold coin as well as a round gold coin — both with inset 0.025ct diamonds.

2012’s Diamond Jubilee is a celebration marking the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign of the Commonwealth. The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897, the Queen’s great-great grandmother. Multiple events throughout the realms are occurring, including one at Buckingham Palace in the first week of June. For more information, click this link.