Silver Coin 5 Oz Year of the Tiger 2022 Proof

5 Oz Silver Coin with Pearl - Year of the Tiger 2022

In the world of numismatics, coins from the free Mother of Pearl series have been consistently popular products since their introduction. They combine a solid weight of 5 Oz precious metal and a luxurious mother-of-pearl inlay with an elaborate design. In addition to special themes, coins dedicated to the zodiac sign of the Chinese lunar calendar are also released annually. The patron saint of 2022 is the tiger, whose natural qualities influence those born under its rule. With the onset of the third sign of the zodiac, we celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

A technologically unique coin is being issued by the State of Cook Islands in 2021 weighing 5 Oz (155.5 g) of the purest 99.9% silver. The coin features a natural mother-of-pearl insert measuring 45 mm in diameter, which is coloured in a colour tone specially chosen for this motif.

The yellow-tinted mother-of-pearl core, set into the reverse of the coin, shows a detailed view of a tiger with its mouth open and fangs bared. The annealing of its fur emphasises the dyeing process. The outer silver circle bears the inscriptions "YEAR OF THE TIGER" and "2022".

The obverse features a traditional portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II by Ian-Rank Broadley with the artist's initials "IRB" and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "COOK ISLAND", the denomination and weight and fineness information.

The coin is encased in its original cut glass presentation plate and comes in a deluxe gift case along with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a limited edition of only 888 pieces for the entire world!

Lunar Coin "Mother of Pearl"
The coins in this series go through a lengthy and sophisticated production process. The pearl is extracted from the shells of the largest pearlfish (sea pearl) in the world - Pinctada Maxima, which grow up to 30 cm in diameter. The oysters are farmed on pearl farms in perfectly isolated areas of the oceans off the coasts of Australia, Tahiti, Fiji, Indonesia and the Philippines. Their shells have a very thick inner shell made up of pearl. It takes up to 12 weeks to select the most beautiful pearl shells for the Mother of Pearl series. They are then shaped to the desired form and ultrasonic waves are used to create a motif that is worked out in minute detail. To achieve the individual colouring, the pearl is soaked in a bath with the appropriate colour for a further 5 weeks. The mother-of-pearl core is then inserted into the coin using a complicated technical process.

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