2017 Ascension Islands 1-oz Silver Princess Diana Mother Of Pearl Proof

Honoring England’s Rose

She was known as “The People’s Princess” and was perhaps the most adored member of the British Royal Family. Princess Diana was not only a cultural icon throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she was a children’s activist and an advocate for global humanitarian efforts. In 1997, the entire world mourned her loss when she was tragically killed in an automobile crash. Her legacy endures through the work and social activism of her two sons, Princes William and Harry.

To mark the 20^th anniversary of her passing in 2017, the Ascension Islands struck this loving tribute, a once-ounce 99.9% silver proof that features the flower after which Diana received her nickname -- England’s Rose -- carefully carved from mother of pearl. An absolute work of numismatic art, each proof is a legal-tender 1 Crown coin in the Ascension Islands, a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Diana’s charm, dignity and charitable work still resonate two decades after her passing. Take this opportunity to plant this beautiful rose in your collection!

• LOVING TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC WOMEN – The entire world paused during the funeral of Princess Diana. Her tragic death in a car crash after being pursued by paparazzi through a Paris tunnel are images that will never be forgotten. Her funeral was broadcast around and was seen by millions.

• LEGAL-TENDER COINAGE – Struck for the Ascension Islands by Great Britain’s award-winning Pobjoy Mint,  these coins are legal-tender 1 Crown coins struck in 99.9 silver with an exquisitely carved inlay of mother of pearl.

• POIGNANT LIMITED EDITION – To further commemorate the 20^th anniversary of Princess Diana’s passing in 2017, the edition limit for these exquisite proofs was limited to just 2,017.

Just the mention of Princess Dian’s name sends memories shivering through many people’s minds. As popular as Diana was and as limited as these coins are, our small supply will not last long. Order yours now!