2025 Cook Islands $250 1-oz Gold Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coin

Dazzling Tribute To The Famous Lion Coins Of Ancient Leontini

Located in Sicily, the ancient Greek city of Leontini was founded in 730 BC by colonists from Naxos. The name of the city is the Greek word for "lion" (léōn), a name derived from the land upon which the city was located–a hilly area that was thought to resemble a lion. The city played a significant role in Sicilian history, experiencing periods of independence, tyranny, and conflict. Leontini was also widely known for its silver tetradrachms, particularly those featuring a lion's head on the obverse and the head of Apollo on the reverse–symbolic of divine protection and military strength. These coins are highly valued by collectors today due to their historical significance and artistic quality. Now that lion's head symbol has been transformed into the sixth release in the Numismatic Icons Series.

A Towering Coin Design

These coins were struck in an ounce of 99.99% pure gold by Germany's world-famous Mayer Mint using Coin Invest Trust's (CIT) patented Smartminting® Ultra High Relief Technology. The dynamic reproduction of the famous Lion literally seems to be bursting off the surface of the coin. It's a jaw-dropping feature made even more remarkable by the addition of a unique antique finish. The combination of the Incredible Ultra High Relief and the sublime antique finish creates a three-dimensional effect that accentuates every detail in a way that's sure to illicit gasps of surprise when people first lay their eyes on it!

Hurry: Small Edition Could Disappear Quickly

Released on behalf of the Cook Islands, a self-governing island nation in free association with New Zealand, this legal-tender $250 coin also features a cicada, a popular additional motif on ancient coins, along with the letters "CI" that stand for the Cook Islands. The letters were added to follow the tradition of ancient Greek coinage to indicate the place of the coin's origin. Each coin will also come beautifully displayed in its original mint packaging that consists of a display case along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Just 199 of these 2025 Cook Islands $250 One-Ounce Gold Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coins have been struck for worldwide release. That's an extremely small mintage, meaning these coins could be gone before you know it. Don't get left out; secure your coin today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• SIXTH RELEASE IN NUMISMATIC ICONS SERIES – This coin is the sixth release in Numismatic Icons Series and pays tribute to the famous Lion coins struck by the ancient Greek city of Leontini located on Sicily that was founded more than 2,750 years ago. The Lion is shown on the reverse while the effigy of King Charles III is featured on the obverse.
• ULTRA HIGH RELIEF DETAIL – These coins were struck by Germany's famous Mayer Mint using Coin Invest Trust's (CIT) using Smartminting® Technology for extraordinary Ultra High Relief (UHR) images.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coin was struck in an ounce of 99.99% pure gold and measures 30 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER – These 2025-dated One-Ounce Gold Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coins are $250 legal tender in the Cook Islands, a self-governing island nation in free association with New Zealand.
• UNIQUE ANTIQUE FINISH – An added antique finish combines with the high relief detail to create a three-dimensional effect. Typically applied by hand, this means no two coins are exactly alike.
• LOW LIMITED EDITION – The maximum worldwide edition limit for these 2025 Cook Islands $250 One-Ounce Gold Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coins has been set at just 199.

Act now to secure the 2025 Cook Islands $250 One-Ounce Gold Numismatic Icons: Lion Ultra High Relief Antiqued Coin. Just 199 of these highly pure 99.99% gold coins were struck for worldwide release, so act fast! Avoid disappointment and click one to your cart right now!