Cook Islands 1$ Year of the Dragon (Red) 1oz Silver Rectangle Coin 2012

The rectangular silver coin of the Cook Islands is dedicated to the Year of the Dragon. The piece was minted in the corresponding year, 2012, and has the denomination of 1 dollar.

The Dragon is the most favorable creature in Chinese mythology; its a symbol of good luck and wealth. The red Dragon is depicted on the reverse side of the coin against the stylized background showing the sea waves and drops.

The Chinese hieroglyph mentioning the Dragon is placed against the same background. The opposite side of the bar shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as usual, its surrounded by the circumference of legends explaining the issuing information and denomination of the coin.

The rest of the surface is smooth and shining. The piece is housed in a presentation box and has Certificate of Authenticity. Gross weight (g): 235.0. The item "Cook Islands 1$ Year of the Dragon (Red) 1oz Silver Rectangle Coin 2012" is in sale since Friday, November 6, 2015. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins". 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: 28.34
Mintage: 3
Internal Reference: CK96
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Silver
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia