Obverse: The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription “ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS”. The year of issue “2012” appears below, along with the initials “IRB” of designer Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse: The reverse depicts the legendary British ship HMS Bounty sailing with full sails. At the bottom are the inscriptions “1 DOLLAR” and “1 OZ FINE SILVER .999”, indicating the coin’s denomination, weight, and silver purity.
About the coin: The Bounty Ship silver coin was issued in 2012 on behalf of the Cook Islands. It is struck from .999 fine silver, weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), and is a non-circulating collector and bullion coin. Its classic maritime design and historical significance make it popular among collectors and silver investors.
