2024 Anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III Coronation Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Description Mark the first anniversary of the Coronation with His Majesty?s official portrait in full colour. The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023, was the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State and Sovereign in over seven decades, and for many Canadians, it was their first view of a ceremony that represents continuity, tradition and duty. On the occasion of the first anniversary of the coronation, the historical event is commemorated on this colourful Special Edition Proof Dollar, which features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III in full regalia on Coronation Day. A coin-sized coronation portrait to add to your collection. COIN HIGHLIGHTS A Special Edition Proof Dollar commemorating a historic event. Celebrate the first anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with this Special Edition Proof Dollar, which features His Majesty?s official coronation portrait in full colour. A royal theme. This coin is the perfect addition to any royalty-themed coin collection and pairs well with the coronation-themed coins issued in 2023. Crafted in 3/4 oz. 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage of 15,000 coins. Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. No GST/HST. PACKAGING Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a graphic beauty box. HIS MAJESTY’S LIKENESS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN For the first time in the Mint?s history, His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, is prominently featured on the coin?s obverse and its reverse, where the official portrait taken by Hugo Burnand is re-created in full colour. DID YOU KNOW? The Sovereign?s Sceptre with Cross serves as a symbol of good governance and is one of two sceptres used during the coronation service (the other is the Sovereign?s Sceptre with Dove). Also featured on this coin?s reverse, the Sovereign?s Orb is a representation of the Christian world, and like the Sovereign?s Sceptre with Cross, it was created for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 Your coin?s reverse features His Majesty King Charles III?s official coronation portrait taken by British photographer Hugo Burnand at Buckingham Palace following the Coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023. Surrounded by engraved maple leaves, the colour portrait shows His Majesty seated on a throne chair in full regalia; His Majesty is wearing The Imperial State Crown and The Robe of Estate, and holds the Sovereign?s Scepter with Cross and the Sovereign?s Orb. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.