Cook Islands 5 $ 1020th Anniversary Baptism of Kievan Rus PR69 PCGS silver 2008

The Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2008 “1020th Anniversary of the Baptism of Kievan Rus” silver coin commemorates a pivotal event in Eastern European history — the Christianization of Kievan Rus in 988. Issued for the 1020th anniversary of this milestone, the coin honors the spiritual transformation that shaped the cultural and religious identity of the region for centuries.

The reverse presents an intricate historical scene rendered in detailed relief. Clergy figures stand holding tall crosses and church banners, while Prince Vladimir is depicted overseeing the mass baptism. In the foreground, figures stand in flowing garments immersed in river waters, with visible ripples around them. A boat with raised sail appears behind the gathering, and a large crowd lines the riverbank. The upper inscription in Cyrillic reads “1020-ЛЕТИЕ КРЕЩЕНИЯ РУСИ,” with the date “2008” below.

The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the denomination “5 DOLLARS.”

Struck in proof silver and certified PCGS PR69DCAM, this coin displays deep mirror fields and frosted relief details. A meaningful historical and religious commemorative, ideal for collectors of Christian heritage and world silver issues.

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