Silver Twenty Grams 2019 Happy Valentine's Day, Coin from Cook Islands - detailed information

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 bullion sizes based on the troy ounce, but some are "metric", like twenty grams (20g) of silver.

This coin is part of a heart-shaped series issued (almost) annually with a new design every year.

The Mint says about it:
CIT’s "Silver Hearts collection" originated in 2005 with "Endless Love", a sterling silver coin in the shape of a heart measuring 37×37 mm. The overarching motif of love has been illustrated with angels, flowers, hearts and swans. Since 2014, the coins incorporate flower bouquets made with Swarovski crystals and are specifically designed as Valentine’s Day gifts. The 2019 edition stays true to this beloved concept and displays a lavish crystal rose on a proof finish background with floral elements. This remarkable coin will surely put a smile on your loved one and will endure long after the roses have wilted.