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500 Dollars - Charles III Heart Diamond
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 500 Dollars |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents the multi-faceted underside of the heart-shaped coin, with the gold surface divided into a series of precisely angled geometric facets radiating from a central point, faithfully replicating the pavilion of an Ideal Cut Heart Diamond. The polished .9999 fine gold surfaces create a gradient of light and shadow across the facets, accentuating the three-dimensional sculptural quality of the design. No additional legends or devices appear on this face, allowing the architectural precision of the faceted form to stand as the sole decorative element. |
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| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
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The Royal Canadian Mint has produced diamond-set bullion pieces since the 2010s, but this issue marks the first use of a heart-cut diamond in the series — a departure from the round brilliant stones used in earlier iterations. The 0.23 ct. Ideal Cut designation follows the American Gem Society's grading standard, which requires specific light-performance benchmarks rather than simply proportional measurements.
Charles III's accession in September 2022 triggered an extensive re-tooling across all Commonwealth mint programs. This piece belongs to the first wave of Canadian gold issues produced under his effigy.