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2023 Cook Islands S$10 Black Swan
This beautiful 2 Oz Silver coin celebrates natural balance through the representation of a beautiful swan. The coin has Black Proof quality, and a wonderful High Relief.
The obverse of the coin presents a beautiful image of a Black Swan, symbol of rarity and exceptionality. The design includes the inscription: "BLACK SWAN" – the name of the coin.
The reverse of the coin features a White Swan with the Effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "COOK ISLANDS" – the issuing country, "10 DOLLARS" – the face value and "2023" – the year of issue.
Limited to a worldwide mintage of 2,500.
CIT and Cook Islands embodies the balance of nature with the representation of opposites with the 2023 Black Swan. On the reverse, the classic white swan parades its untainted plumage, whereas, the obverse features a somber black swan.
No doubt the rare sight of black swans is owed to the fact they are only very seldom found outside of Australia and New Zealand. The natural balance between these two members of of the Genus Cyngnus are wonderfully mirrored on this beautiful piece of art.
The Black Swan is an Australian Native. This graceful bird is generally limited to successful breeding here in Australia. it is the state animal emblem of Western Australia. This special collector coin features the Black Swan one side, with its counterpart, the white Swan - the King's Swan (formerly the Queen's Swan), on the other side. The balance is perfect - the white, the black, the yin, and the yang. Whichever way you view it, this free-standing silver coin has a perfect balance.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a nation in the South Pacific, with political links to New Zealand. Its 15 islands are scattered over a vast area. The largest island, Rarotonga, is home to rugged mountains and Avarua, the national capital. To the north, Aitutaki Island has a vast lagoon encircled by coral reefs and small, sandy islets. The country is renowned for its many snorkeling and scuba-diving sites. ― Google
Capital: Avarua
Continent: Oceania
Currencies: New Zealand Dollar, Cook Islands dollar
Population: 17,459 (2016)
Official languages: Rarotongan, Māori, English, Pukapukan language
Area: 91.51 mi²
Calling code: +682
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.