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10 Dollars - Charles III Cat
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III · 2025 DT COOK ISLANDS |
| Reverse description | A detailed frontal depiction of a cat, its face and forepaws prominently centered in the field, conveying a sense of alertness and character. The design is framed by a twisted rope border forming a circular inner boundary, with four six-pointed stars positioned at the cardinal points. A diagonal ribbon or banner crosses the field in the background. The word 'HAPPINESS' arcs along the left periphery, '.9999 GOLD' along the right, and the denomination '$10' appears within a raised cartouche at the base of the design. |
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The Cook Islands has operated one of the world's most prolific bullion and collector coin programs since the 1970s, licensing its sovereign issuing authority to foreign mints and distributors — a legal arrangement that keeps the coins nominally valid tender while ensuring none ever circulate domestically. This piece belongs to the wave of fractional gold issues that flooded the numismatic market in the 2020s, targeting buyers priced out of full-sovereign weights. The "Charles III Cat" designation places it among the first wave of Cook Islands issues struck after the accession of Charles III in September 2022.