COOK ISLANDS 2014 – 10$ GALILEO GALILEI MOONSTONE – 2 OZ. SILVER PROOF COIN

This silver proof coin has been minted to commemorate the 450th anniversary of Galileo Galilei birth. Galileo was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher who played the main role in the scientific revolution during the Renaissance.

The reverse of this extraordinary coin depicts the image of Galileo Galilei in pure silver before a background of stars, the solar system and the moon. On the coin the image of the moon is replaced by a natural moonstone.

The obverse of the coin includes the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination – 10$, weight, date 2014 and issuing country – Cook Island.

This coin contains a 2 oz / 62.2 grams of pure silver .999. It is delivered in a moon shape box with the Certificate of Authenticity to emphasize the purpose of issuing this extraordinary piece.
 
Collectors willing to own this coin are asked to be hurry as only 999 pieces have been minted!

Special features:

  Beautiful silver coin – Galileo Galilei 450th Anniversary with moonstone insert

  This amazing silver coin commemorates the 450th anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei

  A coin cointains 2 oz / 62.2 grams of .999 pure silver

  The reverse  depicts the portrait of Galileo before a background of  stars, solar system and moon

  The moon is replaced by a natural moonstone

  Legal tender of 10 dollars in Cook Islands.

  Coin comes in moon shape box with certificate of authenticity

  Obverse: Depicts the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination – 10$, weight, date 2014 and issuing country – Cook Island

  Limited mintage to just 999 coins