2016 Cook Islands 40 Dollar 10-oz Silver Alabaster Window Proof-Like

Take a Trip to Vatican City!

The Giant Windows series features real glass windows, large diameters and antique proof-like finishes. This 2016 release may be the finest of them all, featuring the Alabaster Window found in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City!

St. Peter’s Basilica is considered one of the holiest sites in Christendom, and one of the four major basilicas of Rome. Its Italian Renaissance architecture makes it one of the most recognizable parts of the Roman skyline. The basilica’s Alabaster Window, wonderfully replicated here, shows a white dove at its center representing the Holy Spirit, surrounded by rays of light divided into twelve sections -- a reference to the twelve apostles. Surrounding the window are clouds and angels, gazing in wonder upon its majesty.

Struck in 10 full ounces of 99.9% silver, this proof-like coin has a legal-tender value of $40, and a massive diameter of 100 mm. You may want to use two hands when you hold it up to experience its glory for yourself!