Cook Islands set of 5 coins Australian Flora Plants colored silver coins 1999

Cook Islands 1999 $1 Australian Flora Series is a beautiful set of five colored silver coins dedicated to native Australian plants. Issued by the Cook Islands and struck in .999 silver, each coin combines botanical precision with vibrant color printing and refined proof finish.

The obverse of every coin features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with crown, earrings and necklace, the inscription “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the date 1999, framed by a dotted border. The reverse designs highlight different species: Phebalium bleeseri with slender green leaves against a red-toned background; Caladenia dilatata orchid with delicate purple petals; Eucalyptus recurva with yellow blossoms and narrow foliage; Rhodomyrtus australiensis showing dark leaves and red berries; and Tetratheca hirsuta with star-like white flowers and sharp green leaves. Each coin bears “AUSTRALIAN FLORA SERIES,” denomination $1, and “1oz .999 SILVER,” surrounded by colored dotted ornaments.

This complete five-coin set celebrates Australia’s botanical diversity and is highly attractive to collectors of flora, colorized issues, and fine silver commemoratives.

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