5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Yakushima)
Cook Islands • 5 Dollars • Silver (.999) • 2013
- Denomination
- 5 Dollars
- Issuer
- Cook Islands
- Struck
- 2013
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 38 mm
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Where it came from
The 2013 Yakushima 5 Dollar coin is part of a thematic series issued by the Cook Islands, which frequently utilizes numismatic releases to commemorate UNESCO World Heritage sites and natural wonders. This specific piece celebrates Yakushima, an island in Japan renowned for its ancient cedar forests, known as Yakusugi, and its distinct, misty ecosystem. By featuring the island's landscape, the coin served as a cultural tribute to Japan's first site designated as a World Heritage location.
The design was minted to appeal to collectors of environmental and geographic numismatics, favoring a high-relief aesthetic to capture the texture of the island's terrain. Issued during a period when the Cook Islands collaborated with private mints to produce high-quality commemorative bullion, the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, adhering to the traditional requirements of Commonwealth coinage while utilizing the reverse to showcase the specific artistry of the Yakushima forest.
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