Cook Islands 5 dollars Soviet Cartoons Bonifatsiy Boniface Vacation Ag coin 2011

The Cook Islands 5 Dollars “Boniface’s Vacation” silver coin, issued in 2011, is a charming tribute to the beloved Soviet animated film character Boniface. This delightful commemorative piece celebrates classic animation and childhood nostalgia, honoring the warm-hearted lion from the famous cartoon “Kanikuły Bonifatsiya.”

The reverse features a colorful depiction of Boniface walking along a tropical shore. The friendly lion, dressed in a blue-and-white striped swimsuit, carries a fishing net over his shoulder and a small bucket in his paw. A surfboard with a small squirrel illustration appears behind him, while palm trees, tropical plants, flowers, and playful cartoon children are engraved around the scene. The inscription “КАНИКУЛЫ БОНИФАЦИЯ” (Boniface’s Vacation) arches above in Cyrillic script, and the artist’s signature is placed along the edge. The combination of mirror-like proof surface and selective color enhances the joyful design.

The obverse presents the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “5 DOLLARS,” and the year 2011. Struck in fine silver with proof finish, this coin is a wonderful collectible for animation lovers and fans of classic Soviet cartoons.

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