Cloisonne Coins

Cloisonne’ coins have ridges, or wires, that separate the surface of the coin into compartments which are filled with thick enamel giving a three dimensional effect. Cook Islands $5 cloisonne’ coins first emerged in the World of Flowers series. These are 25 gram Sterling silver coins, and minted in PROOF. Mintage is 2,500 for each, which is very low. 2009 Poppy 2009 Pansy 2010 – none known 2011 Daisy 2012 Cherry Blossom In 2010 a multitude of Fabrege’ egg fine silver coins, each containing 20 grams of 0.999 silver, were produced as $5 Cook Islands coins. Many are enhanced with Bohemian crystals, and some are embellished with gold. The multitude of these issues can only be appreciated by viewing the images.

Windows of Heaven Coins with windows

These coins are issues of the Cook Islands and have a denomination of $10. These coins are 50 grams, and composed of 0.925 Sterling silver. They come with a Certificate of Authenticity and are boxed. Low Mintage: 2,000 The windows are fully colored, and represent some of the most famous stained glass art in the world. The Cathedral of Cologne - 2010 Westminster Abbey - 2010 Cologne - 2010 Notre Dame de Paris - 2011 Cathedral of Saint Petersburg Saville Cathedral -2011 Church of Saint Catherine BETHLEMEM - 2012 Saint Isaac's Cathedral - 2012 Church of Saint Grancis Chartres Notre Dame Cathedral- 2013