Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2013 - Albrecht Dürer "Rhinozeros" mit Kupferinlay mit COA - 20g (No reserve price)

2013 - Albrecht Dürer "Rhinozeros" - Silver with etched copper inlay

This silver coin features an etched copper inlay, which very impressively reflects Dürer's craftsmanship (1471-1528).
He was not only a great painter of his time, but also a brilliant copper engraver.
One of his best-known works is the "Rhinozeros woodcut." He used as a model an Indian rhinoceros that was sent to Lisbon in 1515 as a gift from India to King Manuel I of Portugal. The living rhinoceros caused a great stir in Lisbon and far beyond.
Albrecht Dürer never saw the animal alive and created his masterpiece based on a sketch.

Motif side: rectangular field with Dürer’s "Rhinozeros" in an etched copper inlay, above and below which there is lettering in Fraktur script as well as floral elements
Face value side: the head of state of Cook Islands, Queen Elizabeth II, in portrait, with inscription

Country: Cook Islands
Nominal: 5 Dollars
Year of issue: 2013

Metal: Silver 925/1000
Weight: 20 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Proof finish
Special feature: etched copper inlay
Edition: only 2,500 pieces
Capsule packaged with certificate