Cook Islands: Legends Savage Vikings 0.5 g Gold Proof 2026
Cook Islands: Legends Savage Vikings 0.5 g Gold Proof 2026 is the sixth and final issue of the prestigious Legends series, dedicated to the legendary king Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons Ivar the Boneless and Björn Ironside. The coin is struck from 0.5 g of pure gold of fineness Au .9999, has a diameter of 11 millimeters, and a face value of 5 dollars. The proof finish ensures the highest minting quality, with a mirror-like background contrasting with the matte relief of the figures. A limited mintage of 5,000 pieces makes this miniature issue accessible to a broad circle of collectors interested in Nordic heritage.
Ragnar Lodbrok is a legendary 9th-century Viking, a Danish and Swedish king famed for numerous raids on the British Isles and the Carolingian Empire. The epithet “Lodbrok,” meaning “hairy trousers,” was given for protecting his legs with tar-soaked leather. King Ælla of Northumbria captured Ragnar and threw him into a pit of venomous snakes, which sparked a campaign of revenge led by his sons. Ivar the Boneless, despite a possible bone disease, became a brilliant strategist commanding the Great Heathen Army in one of the largest Viking invasions of England. Björn Ironside earned his epithet thanks to steadfastness in battle and led raiding expeditions through the Frankish Empire, Spain, North Africa, and Italy.
The coin is made using advanced ultra high relief technology, capturing the ferocity and determination of the three Viking warriors despite the piece’s miniature size. The background motif evokes Valhalla, the sacred hall of the fallen in Norse mythology, where honored warriors feast after death in battle. The issue marks the finale of the Legends series and is delivered in a case with a certificate of authenticity. For collectors interested in Norse mythology, Viking history, and miniature works of minting art, this is an excellent piece that combines the investment value of gold with the artistic expression of Scandinavian tradition.
Obverse features the bust of Charles III in profile, the inscriptions 5 Dollars, Charles III, Cook Islands, 2026, confirming the authenticity of the issue, the issuer, and the year.
Reverse depicts a magnificent Viking wearing a helmet. On the right is the engraved text “Savage Vikings” and stylized elements. The composition conveys the spirit of the ruthless Norsemen, their power and determination during conquests.