Cook Islands: Sparta Gold-plated 3 oz Silver 2023 Proof Ultra High Relief

The silver collector coin Cook Islands: Sparta Gold Plated 3 oz Silver 2023 Proof Ultra High Relief is an extremely interesting piece that has been made with great attention to detail. The asset can be an addition to a buyer's collector-investor portfolio.

The Spartans - muscular, fearless warriors from ancient Greece - were famous for their nearly invincible army, and their unparalleled fighting skills using long spears, swords and round shields made of bronze and wood.

The coin was minted from pure Ag silver.999, weighing 3 troy ounces and 45 mm in diameter, in standard proof and ultra high relief. The mintage of the coin is 888 pieces. The product is a full-fledged means of payment in the Cook Islands.

Obverse depicts a chariot with a woman and a warrior. On the other hand, the top of the coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse also bears the inscription "ELIZABETH II", "COOK ISLANDS" and the denomination and year. The designer of the obverse was Ian Rank-Broadley.

Reverse shows two warriors and on the right the famous Helen. The reverse also contains the inscription "SPARTA".