Silver Three Ounces 2021 Asian Mythology - Zhao Gongming, Coin from Cook Islands - detailed information

Silver Three Ounces 2021 Asian Mythology - Zhao Gongming, Coin from Cook Islands
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The Cook Islands, a sovereign state in free association with New Zealand, uses two official legal tender currencies. The New Zealand Dollar circulates in parallel with the local Cook Islands Dollar; at the same time, the government also authorises many legal tender coins in the Cook Islands Dollar currency for collector's purposes.

Collector coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including the large three ounces of silver format - such as this coin.

The Mint says about this coin:
The "Zhao Gong Ming" coin is the second issue in the "Asian Mythology" series. The coin has an antique finish with partial gilding and is struck on a 3 oz pure silver 50mm blank in the highest quality. A limited mintage of only 333 pieces worldwide and comes in a beautiful box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Zhao Gongming is a mythical person related in popular belief in fortune as the God of Money and health as the God of Pestilence. Zhao came from Zhongnan (China) and lived during the late Warring States period (5th - 3rd century BC). He is often depicted with an official’s cap and an iron club as a symbol of power. Stories about his history tell that he had a black face, a long beard and was riding on a tiger. He was able to chase away thunder and lightning and invoke clouds and rain. His most important religious function was to dispel pestilence and to ward off natural disasters. He also functions as a judge who rectifies unjust verdicts. In this capacity, he is commonly called Caishen, the God of Money.

MintNumisCollect Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 333
Obverse
Cook Islands / Silver Three Ounces 2021 Asian Mythology - Zhao Gongming - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II 20 DOLLARS COOK ISLANDS 2021.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II 20 DOLLARS COOK ISLANDS 2021
Reverse
Cook Islands / Silver Three Ounces 2021 Asian Mythology - Zhao Gongming - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts Zhao Gongming, the God of Money and the God of Pestilence, in front of the Zhongnan mountains; he is shown with his well-known cap, the iron club, and his tiger. There are also many coins, and other precious objects - emphasising his aspect as God of Money. Part of the design is selectively gold plated.

Around above, the inscription Zhao Gongming, below which the same in Chinese: 趙公明.

Reverse Inscription Zhao Gongming 趙公明<
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: antique, coloured, selective gold plating, high relief.
Packaging: in capsule and presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
NumisCollect Item ID: CK2101
CIT Item ID: 29420

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Coins from the Asian Mythology series issued for the Cook Islands:
- 3 oz Silver Antique, Zhong Kui, 2019
- 3 oz Silver Antique (with partial gilding), Zhong Kui, 2020
- 3 oz Silver Antique, Zhao Gongming, 2021

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Silver Three Ounces 2021 Asian Mythology - Zhao Gongming: Details
CountryCook Islands
CurrencyCook Islands Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Three Ounces (3 oz)
Issued2021
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value20 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage333
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size50.0000 mm
Mass93.3000 g
OCC IDAPVZ-OYRC-DMNN-ELMD
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