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25 Dollars - Charles III Taj Mahal
| Issuer | Government of the Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 25 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | A highly detailed high-relief depiction of the Taj Mahal occupies the central field, with the iconic bulbous onion dome prominently rendered in ultra-high relief rising toward the upper border; the mausoleum's ornate iwan archway, flanking chattri turrets, and intricate pietra dura decorative panels are meticulously engraved across the lower two-thirds of the coin. To the right, an uncrowned right-facing effigy of King Charles III is shown in portrait bust, partially integrated into the architectural composition. The curved upper legend reads '25 DOLLARS' along the left arc and 'COOK ISLANDS' and 'CHARLES III' along the upper arc, all in Latin capitals. The engraver's initials 'DT' appear discretely to the lower right of the royal effigy. The antiqued silver finish accentuates the depth and architectural intricacy of the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an equally elaborate high-relief rendering of the Taj Mahal, viewed from the same frontal perspective as the obverse but with greater emphasis on the surrounding decorative field, which is filled with finely engraved Mughal floral arabesque motifs extending to the coin's border. The massive central dome and flanking chattri towers are sculpted in pronounced relief, with the main iwan gateway displaying intricate calligraphic and geometric ornamentation. The upper legend reads 'TAJ MAHAL' in Latin capitals to the left and 'ताजमहल' in Devanagari script to the right, separated by a decorative finial motif, with 'AGRA' continuing the arc to the right. The date '2025' appears along the lower right border in Latin numerals. The antiqued finish emphasizes the sculptural depth and ornamental complexity of the Mughal architectural imagery. |
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