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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2012 Birthstones Set
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susan Taylor, rendered in a refined portrait style with the Queen depicted in mature likeness wearing a diadem. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH II CANADA 2012 D·G·REGINA around the upper periphery, with the denomination 3 DOLLARS inscribed along the lower field. The portrait occupies the central field with clean, polished proof-like surfaces surrounding it. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II CANADA 2012 D·G·REGINA 3 DOLLARS |
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The Birthstones series was part of a broader Royal Canadian Mint push in the early 2010s to capture the collectibles gift market — twelve coins, one per month, each set with a Swarovski crystal element rather than a genuine gemstone. The decision to use Swarovski was commercially pragmatic and kept the series accessible, though it drew criticism from buyers who expected natural stones at the price point charged.
KM#1300-1311 encompasses all twelve issues, meaning no individual coin in the set carries a unique KM designation — an unusual cataloging choice that complicates registry submissions.