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Moby Dick on Reverse of 2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars
Moby Dick on Reverse of 2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars

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Obverse of 2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars
Obverse of 2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars

2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars Two Kilo Coin in Porthole Display Stand
2001 Cook Islands Silver Proof 500 Dollars Two Kilo Coin in Porthole Display Stand

2001 Cook Islands Moby Dick 2 Kilo Silver Proof Coin
In 2001, the Cook Islands issued a two kilo silver proof, an suitably large coin with Moby Dick as its design theme.

Description
A whale of a coin, housed in a mahogany "porthole" stand, and secured by 8 brass screws. Apart from its impressive diameter and weight, the coin is 18.65 mms thick, more than the diameter of many modern coins.

Obverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the designers initials RDM, for Raphael Maklouf, on truncation of neck.
The legend reads:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
2001

Reverse
A whale jumping over a small whaling boat crewed by six men.
The reverse legend reads:
MOBY DICK
500 DOLLARS

Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightFinenessSilver Content
$5001152003.99964.30

Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Fineness = Proportion of silver
Weight = Total weight in grams
Silver Content = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
All prices on our websites are subject to fluctuation and availability. Please check before ordering.
DateDescriptionMintageGradeAvailabilityPrice £Price $Price €
2001Moby Dick 2 Kilo Silver Proof $500 in Display600Silver ProofSold£1,750$Ask€Ask

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued.

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Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
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