2005 Cook Islands 1 Dollar – Leif Eriksson (Age of Discovery Series) – 1 oz .999 Silver

This non-circulating commemorative coin was issued by the Cook Islands in 2005 to celebrate the legendary Norse explorer Leif Eriksson. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the coin is part of the “Age of Discovery” series, which honors history’s greatest maritime explorers.

• Obverse (Front): Features the third definitive portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael David Maklouf (marked with the initials “RDM”). The legend includes the Queen’s name, the face value “ONE DOLLAR,” and the issuing country “COOK ISLANDS.”

• Reverse (Back): Depicts a detailed image of Leif Eriksson standing at the helm of a Viking drakkar (longship) as he navigates the high seas. The reverse is inscribed with his name, the weight and purity (“1 OZ .999 SILVER”), the series title “AGE OF DISCOVERY,” and the year “2005.”

Technical Specifications