500 Dollars – Special Forces (2022)

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Description obverse

In the lower part of the coin, within a circular punch, the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II COOK ISLAND 500 DOLLARS, 2022. In the upper part silhuettes of special forces being deployed by helicopter. ONLY THE BRAVE ARE FREE

Description reverse

Facing portrait of a member of the special forces with helmet and glasses. 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: DE OPPRESSO LIBER

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Smartminting technology; Black Proof finish




Reference

Cook Islands. 500 Dollars (Gold) 2022, B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. CoCo CK-2022-0031.