2024 Cook Islands 1/2g Gold 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. The detail on this gold coin is very impressive given the size of the coin and the size is similar to many of the smaller ancient gold coins that were issued at the time.

Specifications

•  Mintage: 5000
•  Metal: Gold
•  Weight: ½ gram
•  Purity: .9999
•  Size: 12mm
•  Denomination: 5 Dollars
•  Country of Issue: Cook Islands