In the lower part of the coin, within a circular punch, the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II COOK ISLAND 500 DOLLARS, 2023. In the upper part silhuettes of two divers. ONLY THE BRAVE ARE FREE
Description reverse
Facing portrait of a Coast Guard diver in full equipment. Background composed of honeycomb pattern; within one cell in the left field inscribed with REAL / HERO in micro type on the stylised figure of a guardian angel. On the rim to the left inscription in small letters: SO OTHERS MAY LIVE
Remarks
smartminting® technology; Black Proof
Reference
Cook Islands. 500 Dollars (Gold) 2023, B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. CoCo CK-2023-0025.