Overview & Historical Context
The 2025 Cook Islands $20 "Underwater Fantasy - Sea Monster" 3 oz Silver UHR Coin is the stunning second release in the highly acclaimed Underwater Fantasy series by CIT (Coin Invest Trust). Following up on the popular Mermaids debut, this issue plunges deep into maritime folklore, capturing a dramatic narrative of a legendary Kraken-like sea monster ambushing rival pirate ships.
Technical Specifications
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Issuing Country: Cook Islands
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Year of Issue: 2025
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Face Value: $20 Dollars (CID)
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Metal Composition: 3 Troy Ounces of .9999 Pure Silver
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Finish: Antique Finish with Colorized Enamel & Ultra High Relief (UHR)
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Global Mintage Limit: Only 777 pieces worldwide
Design & Artistic Features
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The Reverse: A masterclass in modern minting technology, the reverse depicts an above-and-below-water confrontation. Massive, powerful tentacles—accentuated by smooth, translucent colored enamel—burst upward from the ocean depths to crush wooden pirate vessels. Swirling debris, churning waves, and a torn ship’s flag with an inverted inscription amplify the chaotic, high-stakes atmosphere.
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The Obverse: Features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III in left-profile relief, artfully framed against a detailed background texture of oceanic seashells.
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The Finish: The combination of an Antique Finish and Ultra High Relief (UHR) gives the metal an aged, tactile depth, making the physical anatomy of the monster and the tumultuous waves pop visually.
Certification & Population Rarity
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PCGS Grade: SP 70 (Specimen Perfect) — The absolute highest grade achievable.
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Designation: First Day of Issue
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PCGS Certification Number: #986717
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Population Scarcity: Out of a strict worldwide mintage of only 777 coins, only 115 total pieces have been graded in SP 70 by PCGS, with 0 coins graded higher. This places your coin in an elite tier representing absolute top-pop perfection for advanced modern numismatic collectors.
