Cook Islands 2013 10$ Lourdes (France) Windows Of Heaven Proof-like Silver Coin

A stunning new series of silver coins minted for the Cook Islands pays tribute to famous Cathedrals throughout the world. Beautifully designed and featuring stained glass windows, the series bears the title “The Windows of Heaven”. Struck in .925 silver with the tiny mintage of 2 000 pieces worldwide, this 2013 issue is dedicated to the most visited pilgrimage site in the world - the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.

The obverse of the coin represents an effigy of Elizabeth II as well as the following inscriptions: the Queen’s name, the face value of the coin, its issuing year and country. There is also a unique full-color window insert next to the portrait.

The reverse features the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes as well as the plan of its outlay. The world's most beloved shrine, the sanctuary of Lourdes is renowned for the healing properties of the waters of its spring. It appeared during the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a poor, fourteen-year-old girl, Bernadette Soubiroux. The particular appeal of the coin is its full-color window insert that is a copy of the beautifully designed stained-glass window of the church. The inscriptions on the reverse of this Cook Islands coin include the name of the series, the name of the cathedral and the issuing year. The coin is a true work of art sure to become a gem in your collection of modern coins.

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