**Start your own collection of Crown Jewels, beginning with this uniquely Canadian brooch.**

A gift from the people of Canada, the exquisite Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation and the 65th anniversary of her reign, —her Sapphire Jubilee as Queen of Canada.

A one-of-a-kind brooch inspired by a snowflake as a representation of the Canadian Arctic is the first bejewelled piece to be showcased in our exciting new Crown Jewels series. On this 99.99% pure gold coin, the engraved representation of the Canadian royal brooch is plated with platinum for that winter-white shine, and set with eight sparkling royal-blue sapphires.

First in a series of precious Crown Jewels.

Good to know

The first of our new Crown Jewels. Coin #1! Start your own collection of cherished Crown Jewels with this new series of embellished coins showcasing the heirloom brooches of the Royal Family.

An up-close look at a Canadian royal brooch. The new Crown Jewels series begins with the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch, a gift from the people of Canada to Queen Elizabeth II on the 65th anniversary of her reign.

Genuine sapphires. This particular brooch’s most distinctive features are arguably its sapphire gemstones, and your coin’s reverse is adorned with eight (8) genuine sapphires (four round and four oval) that have been carefully hand-placed onto each coin.

Selective platinum plating. This representation of the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch features engraved relief that mimics the look of sparkling diamonds, while platinum plating adds a winter-white shine.

Premium packaging. Your encapsulated coin comes packaged in a premium wooden case with a black beauty box.

A limited piece with high appeal. Previous crown- and tiara-themed coins sold out quickly, and with this piece, only 250 coins are available to collectors worldwide.

Special certificate. In addition to the serialized certificate from the Royal Canadian Mint (the Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins), your coin comes with an additional certificate of authenticity for the precious stones.

No GST/HST

Did you know?

Then-Governor General David Johnston presented the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch to Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Canada House in London on July 19, 2017. Designed by Saskatchewan-based jeweller Hillberg and Berk, the brooch was crafted in 18-karat Canadian white gold. It is set with more than 400 diamonds (totalling 4.39 carats) from northern Canada, and 48 Canadian beluga sapphires (totalling 10.19 carats) that were part of a cache discovered in 2002 on Baffin Island.

Behind closed doors

"One of the biggest challenges was creating a dynamic interplay between the engraving and the precious stones. As an engraver, you don’t always start out with a clear view of how multiple elements will play off each other—you have an idea and a vision, but as the design takes shape, you need to avoid overdoing the engraving. All those elements need to co-exist within the design and complement each other, especially when they come together to form the symmetrical snowflake shape on this coin, where the blue sapphires contrast beautifully with the silvery platinum plating and the coin’s yellow gold."

– Louis-Remi Labelle, 3D Artist - Engraver

About the design

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wooden case with a black beauty box.

Reverse: The Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch

The coin’s reverse features an interpretation of the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch—a gift from the people of Canada to Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 to mark the 65th anniversary of her reign. Plated with platinum, the engraved snowflake shape is adorned with eight blue sapphire gemstones (four round and four oval) that surround the centre.

Obverse: His Majesty King Charles III

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Product # 246038

$200 Pure Gold Coin - The Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch (2024)