Cook Islands 5 dollars Vinales Meteorites Impacts Space proof silver coin 2020

The 2020 Cook Islands 5 Dollars “Viñales Meteorite – Impacts of Space” silver coin is a spectacular numismatic tribute to one of the most remarkable celestial events of recent years. Dedicated to the Viñales meteorite fall in Cuba, this proof silver issue combines science, natural history, and innovative minting technology.

The obverse features a dramatic high-relief crater landscape representing the meteorite impact, with a genuine embedded meteorite fragment placed inside a sculpted cavity at the center. The rugged surface texture contrasts with the mirrored background, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. The inscription “VINALES METEORITE” appears along the upper rim, while the precise geographic coordinates “22°37'17"N 83°44'57"W” mark the fall location.

The reverse presents the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “5 DOLLARS,” and the year “2020.”

The Viñales meteorite fell in 2019, drawing global scientific attention. This proof silver coin with authentic space material is a rare collectible that unites astronomy, geology, and modern numismatic craftsmanship.

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