Cook Islands 10 dollars National Park Glacier Bay silver coin 1997

Cook Islands 10 Dollars – National Park “Glacier Bay”, 1997

Issued in 1997 by the Cook Islands with a face value of 10 dollars, this impressive silver coin is dedicated to Glacier Bay National Park, one of the most spectacular природных заповедников of North America. Struck in silver with a refined proof finish, the coin captures the power, beauty, and fragile harmony of polar wildlife and icy landscapes.

The reverse features a dramatic scene of a humpback whale breaching from icy blue waters, rendered with partial color and frosted relief. Behind the whale, sharply detailed glaciers, ice floes, and rugged mountain forms stretch across the background, emphasizing depth and movement. Fine blue accents highlight the water surface, while sculpted textures depict cracked ice and frozen cliffs. The inscriptions “GLACIER BAY National Park,” a small emblem above, “Humpback Whale,” and the denomination “10 DOLLARS” are carefully integrated into the composition.

The obverse displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, earrings, and necklace. Surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the year “1997.” The mirrored fields contrast beautifully with frosted details, enhancing the elegance of the design.

Glacier Bay is renowned for its glaciers, marine life, and pristine wilderness, making this coin a strong symbol of природоохранного наследия. An excellent addition for collectors of national parks, wildlife, and world silver coins.

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