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CK-2022-0040

5 Dollars – Athena’s Owl (2022)

Image source: CIT

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Athena's Owl
Country	Cook Islands
Ruler (Dates)	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Denomination	5 dollars
Year of Issue	2022
Material	Gold
Fineness	Au .999
Size (mm)	12.00
Weight	0.50 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Plain
Quality	BU
Mint	B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich
Mintage	5000
Special Techniques	Special finish
Series	Numismatic Icons
Designer	Rank-Broadley, Ian (Obv)
Publisher	CIT

Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II COOK ISLAND 5 DOLLARS, 2022

Description reverse

Owl standing right, small olive branch and crescent behind. CI

Remarks

The coin is inspired by the traditional owl-coins of ancient Athens. Silk finish; irregular round shape.

Reference

Cook Islands. 5 dollars (Gold) 2022, B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. CoCo CK-2022-0040.

Tags: Ancient Motifs, Birds, CIT Small Gold, Classical Coin Remakes

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