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Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s to Auction $4M ‘Crown Coin’ Honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
The Crown Coin stands as a fusion of history, artistry, and royal symbolism—positioned to become a landmark piece in the world of numismatics.
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s is set to auction a spectacular commemorative coin, The Crown Coin, at its upcoming London sale on September 25. Valued at up to GBP 3 million (approximately $4 million), the coin celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee in a dazzling display of craftsmanship and royal heritage.
Crafted from 24-karat gold and adorned with 6,426 GIA-certified diamonds totaling 483.57 carats, the coin is a one-of-a-kind piece. At its core lies a 1-kilogram gold coin bearing a face value of GBP 10,000 ($13,644), legally recognized as tender. Surrounding it are ten 28-gram coins, each featuring official portraits from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and representations of the Queen’s Virtues, inspired by the Victoria Memorial.
The design also incorporates intricate motifs from the queen’s tiaras, and the obverse showcases a gold and diamond-encrusted Union Jack. The entire piece weighs 3.61 kilograms and spans 235 millimeters in diameter.
Commissioned by The East India Company—a name steeped in over 400 years of royal association—the coin reflects a legacy that began with Queen Elizabeth I’s royal charter in 1600. By 1677, King Charles II granted the company the rare right to mint its own coinage, and in 1835, King William IV allowed the use of the monarch’s effigy—traditions that continue to echo in this extraordinary creation.
In response to President Trump’s 5th September Executive Order, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) President Bruce Bridges and CEO John W. Ford Sr. visited Washington, D.C. during the week of 15th September to engage directly with policymakers on import tariffs affecting gemstones.
During their trip, Bridges and Ford held meetings with Cabinet agencies, the White House, and trade officials at the US Trade Representative’s Office, as well as with U.S. Senators and House members, including Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Representatives Darrell Issa, David Rouzer, Ronny Jackson, Mike Bost, and Randy Weber.
The Executive Order allows for the possibility of zero reciprocal tariffs on products “that cannot be grown, mined, or naturally produced in the United States,” and Annex III specifically includes gemstones under Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners (PTAAP).
AGTA’s delegation expressed appreciation for the inclusion of gemstones while seeking clarity on implementation. Officials confirmed that reciprocal trade and security agreements must be negotiated with individual trading partners before tariff reductions can take effect. US trade negotiators also welcomed AGTA’s offer to engage source countries directly to support active trade discussions.
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