Cook Islands 1 dollar Fire Engines Cars Garford 15 MS69 PCGS silver coin 2006

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar Fire Engines series silver coin issued in 2006 is a detailed tribute to the historic Garford Type 15 Pumper, an early motorized fire engine that marked a turning point in firefighting technology. Dedicated to classic emergency vehicles, this collectible coin highlights the importance of mechanized fire services in the early 20th century. Issued for the Cook Islands with a face value of one dollar, it combines transport history, rescue heritage, and modern numismatic craftsmanship.

The reverse showcases a finely executed, colorized depiction of a red Garford Type 15 Pumper fire engine shown in three-quarter view. Clearly visible are the open driver’s cab, large spoked wheels, curved wheel arches, front-mounted pump equipment, side hose, and an upper-mounted ladder. A small flame emblem appears near the rim, while a long fire hose nozzle is positioned along the right edge of the design. The inscriptions “FIRE ENGINES OF THE WORLD” and “1923 GARFORD TYPE 15 PUMPER” frame the composition, emphasizing both the series title and the historical model year.

The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, earrings, and necklace. The surrounding legends read “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and the year “2006,” all enclosed by a dotted border. Struck in silver with a high-quality mint finish, the coin has been professionally certified by PCGS with an impressive MS69 grade, confirming its outstanding preservation and visual appeal. A strong choice for collectors of firefighting history, vintage vehicles, and certified modern silver coins.

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