Antonov Aircraft Five-Coin Silver Set - Gilded Edition
Country of Origin:  Australia
Production year: 2008
Type: Proof
UPC: 0-932702-501670
Mint catalogue number: 08L33ZCAE
Collection number:
Production mint:  • Perth Mint
Purchase place:  • Perth Mint
Purchase date: 25 July 2009
Purchase price: Hidden
Overview
Antonov Five-Coin Silver Set - Gilded Edition

A true heavyweight of the aviation industry, Antonov has built or modified more than 100 types of aeroplane since 1946, including the truly remarkable An-225 Mriya, the world's largest plane.

Proof Quality Pure Silver
Comprising five coins each struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this stunning five-coin set celebrates the Ukrainian company’s immense contribution to aviation.

24-Carat Gilded Designs
The reverse of each coin portrays the Antonov company logo, and the image of a notable aircraft that has been beautifully gilded in 24-carat gold.

Cook Islands Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, each coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & the 2008 year-date on the obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint released 1,500 of these five-coin sets, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity describing each plane in English, Ukrainian & Russian.

Presentation Packaging
Each set is housed in a sleek black presentation case & illustrated shipper featuring the Antonov logo.
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Antonov Aircraft Five-Coin Silver Set - Gilded Edition
Antonov Aircraft Five-Coin Silver Set - Gilded Edition
Specs
 Content
Silver....99.999 %
Gold....24-carat Gilding
 Details
Weight (Troy oz)....1
Weight (g)....31.135
Diameter (mm)....40.60
Thickness (mm)....4.00
 Monetary
Year of Issue....2008
Country of Issue....Cook Islands
Denomination....Dollar (CID)
Value....1
 Mintage
Coins Minted....1,500
Certificate of Authenticity....0,498