Cook Islands 1 Dollar Gold Coin 2012 The 100th anniversary of the Titanic
Commemorative issue: 100th Anniversary of the Titanic
Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, denomination below.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS IRB 1 DOLLAR.
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse: RMS Titanic... "Icebergs right ahead!!!"
Lettering: TITANIC 1912 - 2012.
Country: Cook Islands.
Year: 2012.
Value: 1 Dollar.
Metal: Gold (.999).
Weight: 0.5 g.
Diameter: 11 mm.
Shape: Round.
References: KM# 1375.
This Proof Gold coin was issued by the Cook Islands to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the R.M.S. Titanic's tragic maritime accident that took place April 15, 1912. On the journey from Southampton, Great Britain, to New York, the unfortunate collision with an iceberg occurred 300 nautical miles southeast of Newfoundland.
This is a great coin for anyone, especially those lovers of maritime history and Titanic aficionados.
RMS Titanic Commemorative Coins
Cook Islands 1 Dollar Gold Coin 2012 Titanic 100th Anniversary