Cook Islands, 1 Dollar, Year of the Dragon, Set of 4 silver coins, Lunar 2012

[CK45] Cook Islands, 1 Dollar, Year of the Dragon, Set of 4 silver coins, Lunar 2012. The gorgeous set of coins depicting Chinese dragons was minted in 2012 by the Cook Islands. The series celebrate the Year of the Water Dragon which was the reigning animal sign of the 2012 by the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The set consists of 4 fan-shaped 1-dollar coins; being put all together they complete a round figure with a hole in the center - the form refers to the shape of an ancient Chinese coin. Each item has different colorized picture of the mystique creature.

There are green, blue, red and orange dragons depicted on the coins. Next to the image is minted the year of issue in a rectangular frame.

The obverse of the coin features the HMs effigy along with her name and the name of the Islands. There is monetary denomination struck on this side also. The set is packed in a nice wooden case together with the Certificate of Authenticity decorated in Dragon-style as well. Gross weight (g): 241.0.

The item "Cook Islands, 1 Dollar, Year of the Dragon, Set of 4 silver coins, Lunar 2012" is in sale since Wednesday, September 27, 2017. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "coinsberg" and is located in Kyiv. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country: Cook Islands
Quality of coinage: Proof
Coin Material: Ag 999
Certification: Uncertified
Year: 2012
Weight: 15.55
Mintage: 5000
Internal Reference: CK45
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Silver
Modified Item: No