Cook Island set of 10 coins Year of Astronomy Solar System Copper-Nickel 2009

The Cook Islands set of 10 coins “International Year of Astronomy – Solar System” issued in 2009 is an impressive numismatic tribute to humanity’s fascination with space and celestial discovery. Released to commemorate the International Year of Astronomy, this complete collection celebrates the Sun, Earth, and the major planets of our Solar System through artistic and educational design.

Each coin in the set is struck in copper-nickel with a proof-like finish and features a vividly colored planet set against a polished background. The reverses depict classical mythological figures associated with each celestial body: Mercury with a winged figure and caduceus, Venus represented by a graceful female form, Earth shown with a Vitruvian-style human figure over the globe, Mars as a warrior with shield and spear, Jupiter as a powerful seated god with eagle, Saturn holding a scythe beside his ringed planet, Uranus with a flowing robed figure, Neptune holding a trident against deep blue tones, Pluto with a darker planetary image, and the Sun presented as a radiant central sphere surrounded by the planets. Planet names, zodiac symbols, stars, and the inscription “INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009” appear on each reverse.

The obverses uniformly display the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with crown, detailed hair, and inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “2009,” and the denomination “1 DOLLAR.” This complete Solar System set is a visually striking and educational addition for collectors of astronomy, science, and world coin themes.

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