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10 Dollars - Charles III K2
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III facing left, depicted in a suit and tie, rendered in high relief after the portrait by sculptor Darryl Tuffery, whose initials 'DT' appear in the lower right field. The surrounding legend reads '10 DOLLARS · CHARLES III · 2024' along the upper arc and '· COOK ISLANDS ·' along the lower arc, all in raised Latin lettering separated by raised dot stops. |
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| Mintage | 2024 - Proof - 999 |
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K2 claimed its first verified summit in 1954 via the Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio — a ascent that came two days after the Karakoram climbing season was nearly abandoned due to logistical collapse and team illness. The Cook Islands has issued numismatic silver under licensing arrangements for decades, functioning as a prolific mint-state vehicle for commemorative themes that have no direct territorial connection to the issuing nation.