Cook Islands 2008 $1 Antonov An - 225 Mriya 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin Gold - Gilded

   Country Cook Islands Year 2008 Face Value 1 Dollar Metal Silver Fineness .999 Weight 1 Oz (31.10g) Diameter 40.60 mm Mintage 3, 500 pcs Finish Proof     A true heavyweight of the aviation industry, Antonov has built or modified more than 100 types of aeroplane since 1946, including the truly remarkable An-225 Mriya, the world's largest plane.  Comprised of five coins, each is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver i...n proof quality, this stunning five-coin set celebrates the Ukrainian company's immense contribution to aviation.    REVERSEThe reverse of each coin portrays the Antonov company logo and the image of a notable aircraft that has been beautifully gilded in 24-carat gold. A superheavy transporter, the An-225 can transport cargo in its huge internal freight compartment, or it can "piggyback" unusual payloads on top of its fuselage.   OBVERSEIssued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, each coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date on the obverse. PACKAGINGThe Perth Mint will release no more than 3, 500 of each coins accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity describing each plane in English, Ukrainian and Russian.     Embellished with 24ct gold Very low mintage - limited to only 3, 500 pieces Comes with capsule, certificate of authenticity and a presentation case housed in an illustrated shipper     Read more