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 two ounces of silver format - such as this coin.
The Mint says about this coin: This is the 4th edition of our successful “The Journey” Collection. The 18-wheeler is an iconic part of our daily lives. These vehicles and the people that drive them became our heroes over the last couple of years as the world has struggled with the supply chain. Trucks have even been featured in movies and TV shows such as “Duel” by Steven Spielberg and “Smokey and the Bandit”.
This King of the Road is showcased on a 2 oz multi-finish silver proof. Have a closer look on this piece of art to identify four different finishes on just one coin: proof finish, black silk elements, frosted areas and the overall black proof appearance are minting on the highest sophistication level. Only 999 pieces of this stunning combination will be struck.
A smaller gold coin featuring the same theme is released (for Palau) alongside the larger silver version. |