Cook Islands: Steampunk – Aviation Gilded 3 oz Silver 2025 Proof

Cook Islands: Steampunk – Aviation 3 oz Silver 2025 Proof is the sixth and final release of the remarkable Steampunk series. This unique edition pays tribute to the retrofuturistic subculture that combines Victorian imagination with futuristic visions, which has fascinated collectors, artists, and storytellers since the 1980s. The coin is dedicated to the bold dream of air travel and exploration seen through the eyes of 19th-century visionaries.

The design, struck in ultra-high relief with an antique finish and enriched with partial gold plating, presents imaginative aviation-inspired machines – an artistic vision of how inventors of the past might have imagined the future of flight. True to the legacy of the series, the artist has incorporated five hidden details referencing earlier editions, creating an additional layer of discovery for collectors.

The coin is struck from 3 oz of .9999 fine silver, has a diameter of 50 mm, and a limited mintage of only 888 pieces worldwide. The partially gilded elements add contrast and highlight the finest details of the design, enhancing the character of the piece.

Reverse depicts a dynamic and detailed vision of imaginative steampunk flying machines, emphasizing the fascination with innovation and the spirit of adventure that defines the genre.

Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III along with inscriptions of his name, the face value, year of issue, and issuing country. The composition is complemented by the inscription of the series title: STEAMPUNK.