Cook Islands 10 dollars Mankind Milestones Egyptian Labyrinth silver coin 2016

The Cook Islands 10 Dollars “Milestones of Mankind – Egyptian Labyrinth” 2016 silver coin is part of the intellectually rich Milestones of Mankind series, dedicated to humanity’s greatest architectural and cultural achievements. This issue pays tribute to the legendary Egyptian Labyrinth, one of the most mysterious and awe-inspiring structures of the ancient world, described by classical authors as a vast complex surpassing even the pyramids in complexity.

The reverse presents an exceptionally detailed architectural plan of the Egyptian Labyrinth, arranged as a large square filled with intricate chambers, corridors, geometric grids, circular mechanisms, symbolic diagrams, and maze-like pathways. At the center lies a recessed square containing a stylized labyrinth motif, emphasizing depth and spatial complexity. Surrounding panels display miniature schematic sections, symbols, figures, ornamental patterns, and architectural elements, evoking ancient engineering knowledge. The inscriptions “MILESTONES OF MANKIND” and “EGYPTIAN LABYRINTH” frame the design, accompanied by a small animal symbol beneath the title.

The obverse features the classic right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with finely engraved hair, crown, earrings, and smooth mirrored fields. The inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and “10 DOLLARS” encircle the portrait, with the engraver’s initials IRB visible below.

Struck in silver with Proof quality, this 2016 issue combines historical mystery, refined craftsmanship, and deep symbolic meaning, making it a compelling choice for collectors of architecture, ancient civilizations, and conceptual numismatics.

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