Cook Islands 2 dollars Hugues H-1 Racer Aircraft PL69 PCGS silver coin 2006

The Cook Islands 2 Dollars 2006 “Hughes H-1 Racer” silver coin is a striking aviation-themed issue from the popular “1930’s Racers” series. Dedicated to the legendary Hughes H-1, this coin celebrates one of the most advanced racing aircraft of its era, designed by Howard Hughes and famous for setting world speed records in the mid-1930s.

The reverse features a vivid blue-toned depiction of the streamlined Hughes H-1 Racer soaring through clouds. Its radial engine, smooth fuselage, cockpit canopy, and wide monoplane wings are rendered in fine detail. The wing marking NX258Y is clearly visible, along with the inscriptions “1930’s RACERS” at the top and “Hughes H-1” below. The denomination “$2” appears on the right, while “1 oz 999 SILVER” is placed on the left, all framed by a dotted beaded border.

The obverse presents the crowned right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “TWO DOLLARS,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the year “2006.”

Struck in .999 fine silver in prooflike quality and certified PCGS PL69, this coin offers outstanding eye appeal and near-perfect preservation—an excellent addition for collectors of aviation, transport, and technological history.

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