Cook Islands 5 dollars Happy New Year Merry Christmas colored silver coin 2012

The Cook Islands 5 Dollars “Happy New Year – Merry Christmas” 2012 silver coin is a festive issue celebrating winter holidays and traditional Christmas spirit. Struck in fine silver in Proof quality, this colorful piece beautifully combines folklore, religion, and seasonal warmth.

The reverse is richly detailed and partially colorized. Two children dressed in winter coats and scarves stand hand in hand on a snowy field filled with delicate snowflakes. One holds a festive star-topped staff with flowing ribbons. Nearby stand a decorated Christmas tree sparkling with ornaments and a red gift sack placed on a small sled. In the background rises a fairy-tale village with traditional onion-domed church architecture, glowing windows, swirling winter patterns, stars, and a crescent moon. The Ukrainian inscription reads: “З Новим Роком та Різдвом Христовим!” with the year 2012 below.

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

A charming holiday-themed collectible uniting children, Christmas tree, star, moon, church domes, snowflakes, winter landscape, and festive symbolism—perfect as a meaningful gift or addition to a world silver coin collection.

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