2023 Cook Islands 5 oz AG Topography: Grand Canyon PR-70 PCGS FDI

The COTY (Coin of the Year) Awards for 2023-dated coins feature an impressive lineup of 100 coins, with 10 outstanding coins in each of 10 specific categories. The judging process has already begun, with over 100 experts casting their ballots to select one winner in each category. Following this, the same expert panel will conduct a second round of voting to determine the overall Coin of the Year, the most distinguished coin among the category winners.

The Grand Canyon Topography was nominated for the Most Innovative coin of 2023. The "Most Innovative Coin" category in the COTY Awards celebrates coins that incorporate groundbreaking techniques, technologies, or concepts in their design and production. This category highlights coins that push the boundaries of numismatic art and engineering.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver.
• Low mintage of only 777 coins.
• This coin is graded PR-70 DCAM by PCGS with the First Day of Issue designation.
• Obverse: Displays the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The background resembles a topography map.
• Reverse: Features an image of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River which lies at the bottom of the canyon. The minting technique used gives the effect that the Grand Canyon is being carved out of the rocks.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Cook Islands government.

This coin showcases one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Add this Grand Canyon coin to your cart today!

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