Cook Islands 5 dollars Tall Ships Thomas W. Lawson Ship Clipper silver coin 2008

The Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2008 Silver Coin “Tall Ships – Thomas W. Lawson” is a striking tribute to one of the most unusual sailing vessels ever constructed. Issued as part of the renowned Tall Ships series, this coin commemorates the legendary seven-masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson, a bold experiment in maritime engineering and a symbol of the final era of great commercial sailing ships.

The reverse presents a dramatic maritime scene: the massive schooner with seven tall masts, sharply angled sails, dense rigging, and a long streamlined hull cutting through textured ocean waves. Clouds fill the sky while seabirds glide overhead. In the upper left, an oval medallion bears a portrait with the inscription “THOMAS W. LAWSON,” and a ribbon below displays the ship’s name, framed by small heraldic emblems. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the denomination “5 DOLLARS.”

Struck in fine silver in Proof quality, the coin showcases mirror-like fields and frosted relief, highlighting every mast, rope, and wave. A remarkable collectible for admirers of tall ships, maritime transport, and naval history.

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