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25 Dollars - Charles III Mont-Saint-Michel
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II rendered as a tribute portrait, accompanied by the silhouette of Mont-Saint-Michel set within the field. The legend, arranged in multiple lines across the obverse, narrates the millennial history of the Benedictine abbey, referencing the laying of the foundation stone in 1023 and the site's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. The issuer name COOK ISLANDS, the denomination 25 DOLLARS, and the initials MSM appear alongside the queen's portrait. The design incorporates detailed relief work consistent with the commemorative character of the issue. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - Proof - 500 |
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Mont-Saint-Michel's inclusion here reflects a broader trend in Cook Islands' high-value silver program of licensing European heritage imagery under collector-market agreements — the island nation has no geographic or historical connection to the Norman site. The abbey itself was founded in 708 AD following what Benedictine tradition records as a vision of the Archangel Michael appearing to the Bishop of Avranches, Aubert, who initially dismissed it twice before acting.
Charles III's accession in September 2022 triggered a wave of new portrait authorizations across Commonwealth and associated minting programs.