Don't delay, make this HUGE and outstanding tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, yours before it sells out! A truly beautiful portrait of Diana in full color is struck to the highest proof quality on five troy ounces of pure silver to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her death.

Mintage just 500. Get it while you can!

"Diana was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness."
    — Queen Elizabeth II

Twenty-five years ago, in August 1997, the world was shocked to learn that Princess Diana had been killed in a horrific car wreck in a Paris tunnel while being chased by paparazzi. Talisman Coins is truly thrilled to offer you this low mintage, pure silver proof remembering the life of Princess Diana. A quarter-century after her passing, we bring you this fitting, memorial tribute program to the Princess of Wales. Three beautiful coins celebrate the life of a truly beautiful woman and person, sadly stolen from us decades before her time. A humanitarian, fashion icon, mother of the future King of England, and trailblazing royal, Diana continues to inspire with her kindness, grace, elegance and compassion.

Diana, Princess of Wales, was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne, and mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana's glamour made her an international icon, while her kindness, philanthropy and activism earned her enduring popularity. Her unprecedented public image brought her intense media scrutiny, exacerbated by her tumultuous private life. Following her tragic death at an extremely young age, the legend of
    Lady Diana Spencer,
    the Princess of Wales,
    the Last Rose of England, and
    the People's Princess
has only grown as time has passed.

A Superb Portrait and Design
Yes, this is the iconic portrait of Princess Diana by photographer Kim Knott. This superb, informal photographic portrait perfectly captures Diana at her most casual, laid-back and beautiful, radiating warmth and elegance. Her facsimile signature graces the photo, which is ensconced in an elaborate frame surmounted by the shell motif of the Spencer family. The escallop shell has been an important element in the coat of arms of the Earls of Spencer for centuries and was used by Diana in her own personal coat of arms. A wreath of 24-karat, rose-gold plated roses flanks the princess, the last rose of England, taken from the world far too soon.

A trifecta of technologies combines to make each splendid portrait coin unique!
    - Spectacular full color makes the portrait of Princess Diana come to life.
    - Rose-gold plating appropriately adorns each rose in the garland surrounding her photo.
    - Each coin features a unique, individual serial number on the edge, matching the certificate of authenticity.

Struck from five full troy ounces of 99.9% pure silver, and exquisitely packaged with an individually numbered certificate, this gorgeous proof finish coin represents a sensational limited edition tribute to the courageous woman who broke the mold of staid and stolid royalty, redefining what it means to be a princess in the modern world.

Don't miss out! With a mintage limit of just 500, we urge immediate action to secure one of these stunning and historic rarities!

Princess Diana of Wales
Born Lady Diana Frances Spencer into the British nobility on July 1, 1961, Diana grew up close to the royal family's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England. The youngest daughter of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances Shand Kydd, Diana was strongly affected by their divorce in 1967. She did not distinguish herself academically, but was talented in music, dance, and sports. In 1978, she moved to London, where she lived with flatmates and took on various low-paying jobs. All of this changed when Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, began to pursue her seriously.

Diana came to prominence in 1981 upon her engagement to Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, after a brief courtship. Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in 1981 and made her Princess of Wales, a role in which she was enthusiastically received by the public. As Princess of Wales, Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at functions across the Commonwealth realms.

Diana was celebrated for her unconventional approach to charity work. Her patronages initially centered on children and youth, but she later became known for her involvement with AIDS patients and the campaign to remove landmines. She also raised awareness and advocated ways to help people affected with cancer and mental illness. As princess, Diana was initially noted for her shyness, but her charisma, sincerity and friendliness endeared her to the public and helped her reputation survive the acrimonious collapse of her marriage. Considered very photogenic, if not downright beautiful, she was an icon of high style and fashion in the 1980s and 1990s.

Charles and Diana had two sons, the princes William and Harry, who were then second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. Diana's marriage to Charles, however, suffered due to their incompatibility, age difference, and extramarital affairs. They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. The details of their marital difficulties became increasingly publicized, their marriage ending in divorce in 1996. Tragically, Princess Diana, the People's Princess, died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. The outpouring of grief, not just from the British public, but from around the world, was unprecedented, resulting in global media attention, as did the poignant scene of her two sons walking along behind her coffin during the funeral procession through the streets of London.

Obverse
A superb, informal photographic portrait perfectly captures Diana at her most casual, laid-back and beautiful. Her facsimile signature graces the photo, which is ensconced in an elaborate picture frame featuring the shell motif of the Spencer family. A wreath of 24-karat, rose-gold plated roses memorializes the princess. The legends DIANA and PRINCESS OF WALES define the theme.

Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 5 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, luxury presentation case, protected by a full-color outer box. A full-color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.

Images of the back side of the certificate and the edge of the coin are mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial numbers on images are NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!

Specifications

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