Cook Islands 1 dollar Lunar Calendar Year of the Brown Dragon silver coin 2012

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar 2012 silver coin from the Lunar Calendar series is dedicated to the Year of the Brown Dragon, one of the most powerful and revered symbols in Chinese astrology. The dragon represents strength, wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune, and in the lunar tradition it is associated with ambition, leadership, and dynamic energy. This issue translates ancient symbolism into a modern rectangular silver format, making it a striking collectible piece.

The reverse features an expressive colorized brown dragon in motion, shown with a long, winding body, sharp claws, flowing mane, and scaled texture. The dragon clutches a glowing pearl, a classic symbol of wisdom and spiritual power. The background is filled with stylized wave patterns, swirling cloud motifs, and circular elements that create a sense of movement and balance. An engraved Chinese character for “Dragon” appears on the right side, while fine linear details and polished fields enhance contrast and depth.

The obverse displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown, earrings, and necklace. Surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “1 DOLLAR,” and the year “2012,” set against a mirror-like surface that highlights the refined relief of the portrait.

Struck in .999 silver with Proof quality, this coin combines lunar symbolism, artistic design, and collectible appeal. An excellent addition for collectors of lunar calendar coins, dragon imagery, and modern world silver issues.

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