Cook Islands 1 dollar Antonov Planes AN 148 Gilt PR69 PCGS silver coin 2008

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar Antonov An-148 coin, issued in 2008, is an impressive proof silver commemorative dedicated to modern civil aviation and advanced aircraft engineering. This release honors the Antonov An-148 regional jet, a symbol of contemporary aerospace design, efficiency, and technological progress. Enhanced with selective gilding and certified by PCGS, the coin combines visual impact with guaranteed quality, making it especially attractive to collectors of aviation-themed numismatics.

The reverse showcases a finely detailed gilded Antonov An-148 aircraft captured during approach with extended landing gear. The design highlights the aircraft’s cockpit windows, fuselage panels, jet engines, wings, tail assembly, and stabilizers. Below the plane stretches a meticulously engraved airport scene featuring runways, terminal buildings, multiple aircraft silhouettes, and a tall control tower rising on the right. The Antonov emblem is placed prominently in the lower field, while the inscription “ANTONOV 148” arcs along the upper rim, completing the dynamic aviation composition.

The obverse bears the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, with delicate hair texture and jewelry details. Surrounding inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and the year “2008,” all set against a deep mirror-like proof background.

Struck in silver with proof quality and graded PCGS PR69 DCAM, this coin represents a certified example of modern commemorative minting. It is a refined and meaningful addition to collections focused on aircraft, transport history, and world coins.

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