Obverse: the obverse of the coin features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “COOK ISLANDS”, and the face value “2 DOLLARS”. The coin design was created by the renowned engraver Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse: the reverse depicts the two main symbols of financial markets – the bull and the bear. The bull represents market growth and optimism, while the bear symbolizes decline and caution. The inscription “BULL & BEAR” appears above, with the year “2015” below. The rectangular shape gives the coin-bar a distinctive and modern appearance.
About the coin: this 2015 Cook Islands silver coin-bar belongs to the “Milestones of Global Trade” series. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and weighs 15.55 g. Rectangular-shaped coin-bars are highly appreciated by collectors due to their unusual design and limited mintage. The financial market theme and symbolic depiction of the bull and bear add further investment and collectible appeal to this piece.
