A regal tribute, with rubies and diamonds echoing Canada’s colours.

The Baring Ruby Necklace is among Queen Elizabeth II’s 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.

This exquisite 99.99% pure gold coin reimagines that iconic jewel, dividing the necklace’s neckline and centrepiece with graceful scrollwork and setting genuine rubies and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold mounts. Limited to 200 coins, this collector’s piece radiates the artistry and brilliance of the original, while honouring the enduring legacy and timeless style of Queen Elizabeth II on the centenary of her birth.

A ruby-and-diamond centenary tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Peek inside the royal jewellery collection. This 99.99% pure gold 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.

Genuine rubies and diamonds. Your coin’s artistic interpretation of the royal necklace, with the centrepiece presented separately from the neckline, consists of 120 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.50 total carat weight) and 22 round and oval cut rubies (1.50 total carat weight) set in 14-karat yellow gold mounts.

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.

Regal and rare. Only 200 coins are available to collectors worldwide—a lower mintage than 2025’s Williamson Diamond Brooch.

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 gems.

Did you know?

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.

Behind closed doors

"I organized the design in concentric circles that radiate outward from a central element set with three large stones. On the outer ring, I introduced two repeating shapes inspired by the original necklace—one oval and one circular—arranged in a rhythmic pattern that gently echoes the smaller key components of the ruby necklace. Moving inward, I chose a much lighter, more open filigree for the inner ring, without any stones, but with lines and flourishes reminiscent of the architecture of that era. This creates a lace-like transition from the necklace-inspired elements toward the pendant, allowing the design to breathe while still feeling rich and ornate. Within each link of this filigree, I wove maple leaves and Tudor roses, subtle emblems of both Canada and England."

– Anna Bucciarelli, Artist

"It’s been an honour to help bring this tribute to life. Inspired by the elegance of the Baring Ruby Necklace and adorned with genuine diamonds and rubies, this coin is a breathtaking celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy."

– Christa Bruce, Product Manager

"Complementary scrollwork—particularly circular motifs framed by embellishments, as seen here—is always a challenge to execute because the engraving must respect the size and alignment of surrounding elements. Achieving this balanced look required meticulous precision, but I love the result: filigree with sweeping lines, delicate floral details, and the Tudor rose, which appears on all our 2026 Crown Jewels coins."

– Cecily Mok, Engraver

About the design

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

Designed by artist Anna Bucciarelli, 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. Genuine rubies and diamonds—a total of 120 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.50 total carat weight) and 22 round and oval cut rubies (1.50 total carat weight), all set in 14-karat yellow gold mounts—are arranged across the design, where clusters along the outer edge echo the necklace’s neckline, while the three-pendant centrepiece takes pride of place amid scrollwork incorporating the maple leaf and Tudor rose. The obverse features a guilloché pattern and the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

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Product # 246253

$200 Pure Gold Coin - Crown Jewels: A Tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II (2026)

$200 Pure Gold Coin - Crown Jewels: A Tribute to the 100^th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II (2026)