Cook Islands: Leon 0,5 gram Gold 2025 Silk Coin

The gold collector coin Cook Islands: Leon 0.5 gram Gold 2025 Silk Coin is a delicate and unique issue within the prestigious “Numismatic Icons” series, combining masterful craftsmanship, an elegant silk finish, and inspiration drawn from ancient Greece. It is an excellent choice for collectors seeking symbolic yet affordable coins with high artistic value.

The reverse features a majestic lion – the sacred animal of Apollo, god of the arts, light, healing, and colonies. The lion represents strength, divine protection, and guardianship. Accompanying it is a barley grain, symbolizing the agricultural significance of the ancient city of Leontini, known for its fertility and prosperity. The letters “CI” (Cook Islands), styled in a Greek manner, reflect ancient coinage traditions.

The coin is made of pure gold of .9999 fineness, weighs 0.5 grams, and has a diameter of approximately 12 mm. Its silk finish emphasizes the elegance and precision of the design details. The face value is 5 dollars, and the coin is legal tender in the Cook Islands. The total mintage is limited to 5,000 pieces. The issue is produced by the renowned CIT – Coin Invest AG.

Obverse shows the official portrait of King Charles III designed by Daniel Thorne, along with the inscriptions: “CHARLES III”, “COOK ISLANDS”, denomination, and year of issue.

Reverse depicts the lion – a symbol of Apollo’s divine patronage. Also featured are a barley grain and the “CI” inscription in Greek-style lettering, paying tribute to ancient minting traditions.