Presented by
NumisCollect (The Netherlands)
Nominal value
5 dollars (Cook Islands)
Production quality
Proof, coloring, real lava piece originating from Easter Island inserted.
Designer
NumisCollect Development Team (The Netherlands)
Producer
BH Mayer Mint (Germany)
Description of obverse and reverse
Obverse: effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with writing 5 Dollars, Elizabeth II and Cook Islands around it. Reverse: Easter Island or called Rapa Nui. Colored image of Easter island landscape in ancient time (volcano is now dormant). Line of Maoi statues (11) which is biggest standing line of statues. One big statue in color in the foreground. Inserted a real pieces of lava originating from Easter Island.
A brief annotation
The coin is part of a series called Lost civilizations, cultures and places. With interesting imaging to give a great impression of the places. The inserts are actually originating from these places and gives the owner of the coin a real piece of these magical places in his hands. History in the palm of your hand.