2025 Cook Islands $20 3-oz Silver Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Proof

Discover The Lost City Of Pompeii

As Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, the people of Pompeii were overwhelmed with terror, desperately trying to flee as a torrent of molten lava and suffocating ash rained down, burying the thriving Roman city and its inhabitants in an instantaneous, suffocating death. The moment of that horrifying moment is forever burned into the collected psyches of human history and has been captured here on this jaw-dropping coin struck in full color with amazing Ultra High Relief details!

The Destruction Of Pompeii

Located near modern-day Naples, Italy, Pompeii was buried under 13 to 20 feet of volcanic ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The eruption caught the city's inhabitants by surprise, preserving much of Pompeii in a snapshot of time as the ash quickly encapsulated buildings, artifacts, and even the remains of people. The city had been a bustling center of commerce and culture, with richly decorated homes, public baths, theaters, and an intricate system of roads. Rediscovered in the 18th century, Pompeii has since become one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, offering invaluable insights into daily life during the height of the Roman Empire. The perfectly preserved ruins continue to captivate tourists and researchers alike, with casts of the victims of the eruption serving as poignant reminders of the catastrophic event that ended the lives of thousands.

This coin is an impressive snapshot, both historically and technically. Its mouth-watering design shows the precise moment when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Vesuvius is depicted in relief almost 10 mm high thanks to Coin Invest Trust's (CIT) Smartminting® technology. You can clearly see the deadly lava flows making their way into the city depicted at the foot of the volcano. The detail is so intricated that if you look closely you can see two gladiators fighting in the nearby arena–gladiators who no idea of the threat that is inexorably approaching.

Only 499 Coins Available For Worldwide Release

These 2025-dated Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Coins were struck in three ounces of pure 99.99% silver and re $20 legal tender in the Cook Islands, a nation made up of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Each coin also comes in gorgeous proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies, and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. And, with only 499 of these coins available for worldwide release, it's unlikely that they will be around for long. Each also comes in a presentation case and accompanied by a mint-issued Certificate of Authenticity. Make sure you don't get left empty-handed, order yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• COMMEMORATING THE LOST CITY OF POMPEII – This coin pays tribute to the famous "lost" city of Pompeii. It features a colorized design of the tragic moment when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 covering the Roman city in lava and ash. The coin's obverse display the effigy of King Charles III.
• INTRICATE HIGH RELIEF DETAIL – These coins were struck in Ultra High Relief (UHR) using Coin Invest Trust's (CIT) Smartminting© technology with detail so intricate that the designs seem like they're leaping from the coin's surface.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Coin was struck by Germany's prestigious Mayer Mint in three ounces of highly pure 99.99% silver and measures 45 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2025-dated Three-Ounce Silver Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Coins are $20 legal tender in the Cook Islands, a nation made up of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
• GORGEOUS PROOF FINISH – Your 2025 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• EXTREMELY SMALL LIMITED EDITION – The authorized limited edition for this 2025 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Lost City – Pompeii UHR Colorized Proof has been set at just 499 for worldwide release.

See the moment when Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the Roman City of Pompeii in lava and ash with this 2025 Cook Islands $20 Three-Ounce Silver Lost City – Pompeii Ultra High Relief Colorized Proof. Just 499 coins were struck for worldwide release so grab yours now!