# Diamond-Shaped Silver Coins The Royal Canadian Mint Created a First-of-Its-Kind Coin By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-shaped-silver-coin References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/408923/Royal-Canadian-Mint-Unveils-Extravagant-World-s-First-Diamond-Shaped-Coin/) & [mint](https://www.mint.ca/store/coins/3-oz.-pure-silver-diamond-shaped-coin-%E2%80%93-forevermark-diamond---mintage-700-2020-prod3620025?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) The [Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change) collaborated with Forevermark diamonds and Crossworks Manufacturing to reveal what it calls the "world’s first diamond-shaped silver coin.” The [collectible coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th) is made with three ounces of 99.999% pure silver and is embellished with a 0.20-carat square-cut diamond from the Ontario's Victor Mine. To highlight the precious stone, the coin boasts a matte finish. As ever, the uniquely shaped coin includes a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To help collectors truly appreciate what makes this multi-dimensional silver coin stand out, the Royal Canadian Mint packages the coin with a mirror so that it can be viewed from different angles with ease. Only 700 of the diamond-shaped silver coins are available for purchase, retailing for just under $1,500 CAD. Image Credit: Royal Canadian Mint ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Diamond-shaped Coins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of diamond-shaped coins in other precious metals like gold or platinum. - **Precious Metal Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique collectible items made from precious metals, such as limited edition gold or platinum coins. - **Multi-dimensional Coins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create coins with unconventional shapes and designs that offer a unique viewing experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Minting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and designs into traditional minting processes. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of precious stones and metals into unconventional jewelry designs. - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional collecting hobbies with high-value items, like limited edition collectible coins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md) - [Local Diamond Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-hill-canadian-diamonds.md) - [Memorial Monarch Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Crowned Monarchy Minted Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md)