Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Cook Islands

A Collection of Cook Islands Silver Proof Maundy-Style Coins, 2002 - This collection consists of silver proof coins from the Cook Islands, dated 2002, issued in denominations 1 through 4 in the traditional Maundy style. The obverse of each coin features a right-facing profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscriptions ELIZABETH II and COOK ISLANDS. The reverse design displays a large central numeral for the denomination, surmounted by a crown and flanked by the split date 20 02, with a laurel wreath partially encircling the base. The coins are struck in .999 fine silver and exhibit a proof finish characterized by mirrored fields and frosted devices.