The obverse features an artistic interpretation of the reverse’s diamond mount, which forms a repeating pattern behind the effigy, head of Charles III, as at 74 years of age, facing left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CANADA 2024
CHARLES III D·G·REX
500 DOLLARS
SR (Translation: Charles III, by the Grace of God, King)
Reverse description
The coin’s reverse features a spellbinding amalgamation of previous Purely Brilliant coin designs, each inspired by the individual shape, patented cut and light performance of the five Ideal Cut diamonds, graded by the De Beers Institute of Diamonds – square, round, oval, cushion and heart – set at the centre of this coin. The five Canadian-mined, 0.6-carat gems are mounted on a 24-karat gold embellishment fashioned by Beverly Hills Jewellers, where each one is surrounded by an additional 0.4 carats of decorative diamonds for a total carat weight of 3.4 carats.