2024 Cooks Islands 1oz Silver Gryphon

In Greek mythology, this captivating hybrid of eagle and lion is regarded as guardian of gold and protector of precious treasures. As one of the most cherished mythological beings of the Middle Ages, the Gryphon or Griffin remains a popular heraldic symbol to this day. The birthplace of these impressive coins is the ancient Thracian city of Abdera.  The Gryphon is accompanied by the cicada, a popular additional motif on numerous ancient coins. The CI numerals which stand for Cook Islands, follow the tradition of ancient Greek coinage to indicate the respective place of origin. This coin is struck in amazing high relief and has an irregular shaped planchet to imitate the hand cut blanks that were then hammered individually by hand.  No two ancient coins were exactly alike and we think you will agree that this is a unique tribute to the mighty Gryphon.

Specifications

• Mintage: 999
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: 1oz
• Purity: .9999
•  Size: 33mm
•  Denomination: 5 Dollars
•  Country of Issue: Cook Islands