Cook Islands 5 dollars Pope's Apostolic Journey to Malta proof silver coin 2010

The Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2010 silver proof coin commemorates the Apostolic Journey to Malta, honoring Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit to the island nation. This square-shaped issue beautifully combines religious symbolism, architectural detail, and selective gilding in a refined proof finish.

The obverse presents a gilded figure of Pope Benedict XVI with arms raised in blessing, his vestments adorned with delicate cross motifs. Behind him stretches a detailed panoramic view of Malta’s fortified cityscape and domed cathedral skyline, finely engraved in silver relief. At the upper left appears the Maltese coat of arms with shield and crown, while two rectangular crystal inserts in white and red echo the national colors of Malta. The inscription “APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO MALTA” crowns the design, with the year “2010” below.

The reverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the denomination “5 DOLLARS,” framed within the square proof field.

Struck in fine silver with selective gilding and crystal elements, this coin marks an important pastoral visit and celebrates Malta’s deep Christian heritage. A meaningful collectible for enthusiasts of papal history, faith-themed coinage, and modern commemoratives.

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