Cook Islands 1 dollar Melbourne Hobson Railway Company Train silver coin 2017

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar 2017 silver coin commemorates the historic Melbourne and Hobson’s Bay Railway Company, one of the earliest and most important railway enterprises in Australia. Founded in the mid-19th century, this company played a key role in the development of rail transport in Victoria, connecting Melbourne with its port and supporting trade, industry, and urban growth. The coin honors the dawn of railway engineering and the people who helped shape modern transportation.

The reverse presents a detailed engraving of an early steam locomotive traveling along railway tracks. Two railway workers are depicted on the locomotive, dressed in period clothing, emphasizing the human element behind industrial progress. The engine’s large smokestack, boiler, wheels, connecting rods, rivets, and track details are rendered with remarkable precision. Above the scene, the inscription “MELBOURNE AND HOBSON’S BAY RAILWAY COMPANY” arches along the rim, framing the historic composition and reinforcing the transport theme.

The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown and earrings. The surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “2017,” and the denomination “$1,” with additional purity marks placed along the lower edge. The proof-like surface highlights the fine relief and crisp engraving.

Struck in silver with high-quality finish, this coin is an excellent addition for collectors of railway history, industrial heritage, and modern world numismatics.

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