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Saturday 14 December 2019

1170) "Philippine Eagle", Cook Islands; Coin Series "Magnificent Life": Series coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of issue: 2019:

1170) "Philippine Eagle", Cook Islands; Coin Series "Magnificent Life": Series coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of issue: 2019:

 The Coin Series titled "Magnificent Life" brought out by Coin Invest Trust, with its realistic animal motifs now presents the - Philippine Eagle or monkey-eating eagle (Pithecophaga jeffery). 
The Reverse of the 5 Dollar Silver Coin issued by Cook Islands, is presented against a backdrop of the natural habitat, where the Philippine Eagle is found

 The earlier issues in the Coin series featured - Peacock (2015), Wasp Spider (2016), Cobra (2017) and Tree Frog (2018).
The Reverses of the five coins issued in the series, including the present one seen together against a backdrop of a vast sea-scape

The design on the 2019 coin presents an unusual perspective - it shows the Philippine eagle's head from the front, showcasing its impressive feather bonnet.

About the Philippine Eagle:

The Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. This majestic predator makes its home in the Philippine rain-forest. Hardly visible from the ground its nest is up in the tree-tops at heights reaching 50.0 metres (or 164.0 feet) and it can easily cover an area of about 50.0 square miles.

This species was first reported in 1896 and its extra-ordinary wide wings allow it to easily manoeuvre through the jungle trees.

With only about 200-400 breeding pairs, the Philippine Eagle is an endangered species and is listed as one of the twelve most endangered species. These birds live exclusively in the Philippines, hence they derive their name.

Even though their feathered bonnet reminds one of certain monkeys, the connection between these eagles and monkeys is of a different kind - they are also known as monkey-eating eagles. Even though its diet includes macaques, the monkey eating eagle also preys on other smaller mammals like bats, birds and reptiles. 

Like the Chinese pandas, breeding pairs of the Philippines Eagle are now given as diplomatic gifts to zoos of allied nations.

The Coin:

The three-dimensional Smartminting relief combined with a concave shape generates an impression of an outstanding beak. A glossy finish of the eagle's eyes are a highlight of this partially coloured coin.

The Reverse of the 5 Dollar Silver Coin shows the coloured head of a monkey-eating eagle from the front.

In the right field is the series name - "MAGNIFICENT LIFE".
The Obverse of the 5 Dollar Silver Coin shows an effigy of Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, (whose initials "IRB" appear below the Queen's neck). 

The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II . 5 DOLLARS . COOK ISLANDS . 2019".

The specifications of this 5 Dollar Silver Coin are:

Country of issue: Cook Islands; Series coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich; Theme: "Magnificent Life - Philippine Eagle"; Denomination: 5 Dollars; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 999 pieces; Year: 2019.
The Box in which the 5 Dollars Silver Coin is presented.


Other links to interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries:


23) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

24) Arowana Dragon Fish, Republic of Palau: A Silver $10 (Dollars) Coin brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) for the Republic of Palau, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Issue year: 2019
25)"Estacado" - Meteorite Impacts Coin Series: 2 Dollars Titanium-Silver Coin issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

26) Peter Carl Faberge: 100th Anniversary of his passing away (1920-2020): Coin invest Trust (CIT) has issued a commemorative silver coin of 1000 Togrog on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia, featuring Faberge's "Apple Blossom Egg", the biggest and most well known of his creations: Coin issue date/Year: 2020 

27) All Hallows Eve' (or "Hallowe'en") Coin Republic of Palau: $1 Gold Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Palau: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Year of issue: 2019
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