Cook Islands 20 dollars Canaletto Art Return of the Bucintoro silver coin 2011

The 2011 Cook Islands 20 Dollars silver coin from the celebrated “Masterpieces of Art” series pays tribute to Canaletto and his magnificent Venetian scene Return of the Bucintoro. This issue captures the splendor of 18th-century Venice and the grandeur of maritime ceremony in an elegant numismatic format.

The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown and earrings, framed by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the denomination “20 DOLLARS.” The reverse presents a vivid color reproduction of Canaletto’s masterpiece: gondolas gliding across turquoise waters, figures standing and rowing, the grand Bucintoro state barge, and the architectural panorama of Venice with its palace façade and tall bell tower rising against the sky. The design is encircled by ornate architectural motifs, rectangular crystal inserts set along the border, the inscription “MASTERPIECES OF ART” above, and “2011 CANALETTO” below.

Struck in silver with a proof finish, this coin unites fine art, maritime history, and refined craftsmanship. A superb addition for collectors of art-themed and Venetian heritage coins, it brings the brilliance of Canaletto’s cityscapes into precious metal.

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