Cook Islands 10 dollars Lunar Calendar Year of the Tiger PR67 PCGS Ag coin 2010

The Cook Islands 10 Dollars “Year of the Tiger” 2010 silver coin is part of the popular Lunar Calendar series, celebrating the powerful symbolism of the Chinese zodiac. Issued by the Cook Islands, this coin honors the Year of the Tiger, a sign traditionally associated with strength, courage, determination, and leadership.

The reverse features a vivid colorized tiger dramatically depicted in motion, standing on a rocky formation. The tiger’s orange-and-black striped body is rendered in fine detail, with expressive eyes and a tense posture conveying power and alertness. Surrounding elements include bamboo stalks, leaves, grass, rocky textures, and ornamental patterns along the rim. Vertical Chinese calligraphy characters appear beside the animal, reinforcing the lunar theme. The denomination “$10” is clearly engraved near the lower edge, along with a beaded border framing the design.

The obverse displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown and earrings, with detailed hair curls and smooth prooflike fields. The inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the year 2010 encircle the portrait, with the engraver’s initials IRB visible below.

Struck in silver with colorized Proof quality, this coin is PCGS certified PR67 DCAM, offering deep mirrored fields and strong visual contrast. A collectible piece that combines wildlife art, cultural symbolism, and certified numismatic quality, it is an excellent addition to any lunar, zodiac, or world coin collection.

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