2017 Cook Islands REMEMBRANCE POPPY 1oz Silver Coin $5 NGC 70 UC

REMEMBRANCE POPPY 1oz Silver Coin  2017 Cook Islands $5 NGC 70 ULTRA CAMEO                      

THE STORY

The practice of displaying red remembrance poppies was inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders Fields," by Canadian physician, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, on May 3, 1915 after witnessing the death of a friend, and fellow soldier, the day before. The poem read, "In Flanders fields the poppies blow; Between the crosses, row on row…" Following a campaign by Moina Michael, a YWCA volunteer, to have the poppy adopted as a national symbol of remembrance, it was proclaimed as such by the National American Legion in 1920. Today, small artificial red remembrance poppies are commonly sold (for a donation) and worn for weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, which is observed on November 11 in most countries. But you can commemorate the fallen soldiers and service personnel every day with this Cook Islands 2017 $5 1-oz Silver Remembrance Poppy PF-Like coin.

• NGC CERTIFIED - PF70
• REMEMBRANCE IN BRILLIANT COLOR-- The reverse features a shaped red poppy flower. The obverse of the flower shape is uncolored and features a coin face with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Circling around Her Majesty are the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "5 DOLLARS," "COOK ISLANDS," and "2017." The inscription "LEST WE FORGET" appears on the bottom right of the poppy-shaped obverse.
• PURITY AND SMARTS-- Using a full ounce of 99.9% pure silver, this coin was struck with smart-minting© technology, a revolutionary technique in the field of modern numismatics. The smart-minting© technology allows for unparalleled relief heights and intricate details without the need for more raw materials, and it can be applied to antique, proof, or colored coins like this brilliant red poppy proof-like.
• COOK ISLANDS LEGAL TENDER-- Each 2017 Silver Remembrance Poppy is $5 Cook Islands legal tender, a fact reflected on the obverse along with a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• ELEGANTLY DISPLAYED-- Each coin is certified to be in proof-like condition and will arrive housed in a tasteful glossy black display case paired with its certificate of authenticity.
• VERY LOW MINTAGE -- While decorative red poppies are widely available around Remembrance Day, only 2,500 of these stunning 2017 $5 1-oz Silver Remembrance Poppy PF-like coins were minted worldwide.