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THE GREAT TEA RACE 150th Anniversary 2 Oz Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2016

This beautiful Silver coin celebrates the 150th anniversary of "The Great Tea Race". In 1866, some of the fastest clippers carrying cargo competed in a legendary sailing race. The coin features two fastest ships in history – the Taeping and Ariel, in ultra high relief thanks to a new technology – Smartminting, with a Proof quality. Limited mintage to 999 pcs worldwide!
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Data sheet

Country
Cook Islands
Year
2016
Face Value
10 Dollars
Metal
Silver
Fineness (purity)
.999
Weight (g)
62.2 (2 oz)
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Quality
Proof
Mintage (pcs)
999
Certificate (COA)
Yes
Presentation case (box)
Yes
Weight range
2 oz - less than 3 oz
Description
The reverse of this interesting Silver coin features two of the fastest ships – the "Taeping" and "Ariel" and marks the 150th anniversary of The Great Tea Race, in 1866. The coin is very attractive thanks to a new technology – Smartminting - with unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race. All around of the reverse, the inscriptions: "The Great Tea Race of 1866", "Be The First To Dock In London" and "150th Anniversary 2016". On the coin's obverse the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the face value – 10 Dollars and the year – 2016.
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