Cook Islands 1 dollar Trans-Australian Train Railway PR70 PCGS silver coin 2004

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar Trans-Australian Railway silver coin issued in 2004 is a striking tribute to one of Australia’s most important engineering and transportation achievements. Dedicated to the legendary Trans-Australian Railway, this coin celebrates the railway line that connected Western Australia with the eastern states, transforming travel, trade, and national unity across the vast Australian continent.

The reverse features a powerful depiction of a steam locomotive traveling through an open landscape. The train is shown in detailed relief, with a prominent front lamp, chimney, wheels, pistons, and a long line of carriages stretching into the distance. The railway tracks cut through rugged terrain with desert vegetation, shrubs, and grasses visible in the foreground. A deep blue night sky with a bright moon adds dramatic contrast, enhancing the sense of distance and endurance. At the bottom, the denomination “$1” appears above the inscription “TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY,” integrated harmoniously into the design.

The obverse presents the classic right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, earrings, and necklace. The inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the year “2004” surround the portrait, framed by a beaded border and finished in crisp Proof quality.

Struck in silver and certified by PCGS as PR70 DCAM, this flawless coin offers deep cameo contrast and exceptional detail. Part of a railway-themed program, it is a superb choice for collectors of transport history, trains, and top-grade modern silver coins.

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