{"product_id":"royal-wedding","title":"2011 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin – The Royal Wedding: Prince William \u0026 Catherine Middleton (Swarovski Crystal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most-watched moments in royal history, captured in a full ounce of pure silver. Issued for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, this $20 proof features Laurie McGaw's double portrait of the couple framed by maple leaves and a stylized Tudor rose — set with a genuine sapphire-blue Swarovski crystal evoking Catherine's famous engagement ring, first worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a detail easy to miss, the couple's names are laser-engraved along the coin's edge. Struck in 99.99% pure silver with a worldwide mintage of 25,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% Pure Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.39 g (1 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof with Swarovski crystal element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Plain with laser-engraved names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Individually photographed — you receive the exact coin shown; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 25,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Laurie McGaw (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn estimated two billion people watched the 2011 royal wedding, the largest royal event since the marriage of Charles and Diana three decades earlier. The Royal Canadian Mint's commemorative — with its crystal tribute to the sapphire ring passed from mother to son — became one of the most distinctive royal issues of the modern era. It pairs naturally with the Mint's Continuity of the Crown portrait series issued the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blue crystal nod to Diana's ring is a lovely touch, and the names engraved on the edge make it feel like a real keepsake. A full ounce of pure silver for anyone who followed the big day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53797836095761,"sku":"FS-EDM-0010","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/24564CE4-ADF2-4CA3-83DF-0C2C99EDFAA6.jpg?v=1784673443","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/royal-wedding","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}