Description
Why add this flawless 1 oz. silver 2022 In Memoriam of Queen Elizabeth II proof coin to your collection?
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign lasted more than seventy years, from February 6, 1952 until her death at age ninety-six on September 8, 2022. This proof coin is a tribute to her long life and incredible impact on the British monarchy.
- This 2022 In Memoriam of Queen Elizabeth II coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The Cook Islands five dollar denomination legal tender coin is a product of the Mayer Mint in Germany.
- The coin features a gleaming proof finish.
- The coin is minted with a 36.81 mm diameter.
- The coin qualified for the desirable First Releases attribution.
- Mintage is limited to just 25,000 pieces.
Beautiful Memorial Imagery
Obverse: An effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II adorns the obverse, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS” and “5 DOLLARS.” This rendition of the monarch was designed by acclaimed British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998.
Reverse: The late monarch is portrayed on the reverse in a forward facing pose, beside the dates representing her life span, “21ST APRIL 1926” and “8TH SEPTEMBER 2022.” The Queen is wearing a headpiece that she inherited from her grandmother Queen Mary in 1953, which is known as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, along with a coordinating pearl necklace and earrings. The inscription “IN MEMORIAM QUEEN ELIZABETH II” arcs above the portrait.
Exceptionally Struck Proof 70
This 2022 Cook Islands In Memoriam of Queen Elizabeth II 1 oz. silver proof coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) within thirty days of its release date. The coin was judged to be in Proof 70 condition for its flawless strike, pristine surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. The proof coin is encapsulated in a sonically sealed white core style NGC protective holder, along with a certification label.
