Platinum Cook Island 1 oz Armillary Coin (Valcambi)

The 1 oz Platinum Armillary Coin, issued by the Cook Islands and produced by the renowned Swiss refiner Valcambi, redefines what a coin can be. This extraordinary piece is composed of four interlocking ring segments that together form a perfect one-ounce circular coin--an homage to ancient armillary spheres used in astronomy. Struck in .9995 fine platinum, the Armillary coin combines artistic brilliance, Swiss craftsmanship, and the credibility of legal tender with a face value of $5 NZD.

Collector Insight:

The Armillary Coin stands alone as one of the most inventive platinum bullion issues ever released. Its sculptural form, based on the ancient armillary sphere, is not just visually stunning-it's mechanically impressive. Each of the four rings is struck with legal-tender markings and precision-engineered to fit perfectly into a seamless circle. Due to its limited production, engineering novelty, and backing by both the Cook Islands and Valcambi Suisse, this coin is a standout in any platinum collection.

Highlights:

• Legal tender of the Cook Islands with $5 NZD face value
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9995 fine platinum
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Composed of four interlocking ring segments
• Struck by Valcambi Suisse