Windsor Jewels Auction
We can think of little historical reason for this medallion or "fantasy pattern crown" to be issued in 1987, apart from the fact that this was the year when the Windsor Jewels were sole at auction. There was much interest in "Windsorabilia", anything remotely connected to the Duke of Duchess of Windsor was being marketed, and bought.
It was 51 years since Edward VIII acceeded and abdicated, and 1972 when he died, so none of these dates give rise to any notable annniversary.

Collector Demand
We are aware that many collectors would like to add a coin of Edward VIII to their collection. Any British portrait coins of Edward would be prohibitively expensive if they ever came to market. There are the 1936 Edward VIII coins from British West Africa, British East Africa, Fiji, and New Guinea, but none of these carry a portrait.

Nine Carat Gold Alloy
We also think thatm if you are going to produce a gold medallion or pattern coin, then make it in a coinage metal such as 22 carat gold (91.66% pure), not 9 carat (only 37.5%), however we cannot change what already exists.

Description
The obverse has a portrait, facing left, of Edward, with the legend:
EDWARD KING AND EMPEROR
20.1.36 - 22.12.36
The reverse shows a beaver on a small island, with the word CANADA above, and the date in the exergue:
1987
The edge is plain, except for a London hallmark, with a sponsor's mark PD, and the date letter "a".

Specifications

Description	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW
Medallion - Unofficial Fantasy Pattern Crown	38.15	25.00	.375	0.3014

Key
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
All prices are subject to fluctuation. The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
Our price for these will normally include a modest premium over the actual gold content.

Date	Description	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $US
1987	Medallic Unofficial Fantasy Pattern Crown Edward VIII Canada	N/A	Yes	£Ask	$Ask

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Pattern gold coins, official or otherwise. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.