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2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668

2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668
2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668

2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668

2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668. The fourth release of the incredibly beautiful Cook Islands Shades of Nature Series features an enchanting hummingbird. The 2017 proof is struck by the Mayer Mint in Germany from 0.8038 Troy oz. 999 fine silver, and selectively enhanced with gorgeous gold plating.

With the use of smart mining technology, the coin is struck to a dramatic high relief, with an incredible amount of laser engraved detail. Like the previous releases, the coin is issued by the Cook Islands, with a mintage limited to only 2,000 coins. Magnificent contrasting engraved and gilded imagery. The selectively gilded image of an exquisitely detailed hovering hummingbird is depicted on the reverse, as it enjoys a delightful drink of flower nectar, with the bi-color mirrored inscription "SHADES OF NATURE'17" above.

The obverse is fully gilded, featuring the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II, " "COOK ISLANDS" and 5 DOLLARS. Gorgeous Proof 70, with Ultra Cameo Finish. Graded a flawless Proof 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the 2017 Cook Islands Shades of Nature Hummingbird Gilt Silver Proof carries the Early Releases label indicating that the coin was received by the grading service within the first thirty days of issue. Also designated Ultra Cameo, this coin exhibits astounding detail, with exceptional contrast between the mirrored fields and frosted design elements. This perfectly-graded Shades of Nature Hummingbird Gilded Silver Proof will make a spectacular addition to your collection!

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This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item "2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668" is in sale since Tuesday, June 20, 2017. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "mcm" and is located in Sarasota, Florida.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Year: 2017
  • Certification: NGC
  • Grade: PR 70
  • Composition: Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
  • Precious Metal Content: 25 g
  • Fineness: .999
  • Strike Type: Proof
  • Denomination: $5
  • Estimated Mintage: 2,000


2017 Cook Islands Shades Nature Hummingbird Silver Gilt NGC PF70 UC ER SKU47668