5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Alabaster Window)
Issuer Cook Islands
Type Non-circulating coins
Obverse
The Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
Lettering: ELIZABETH II · COOK ISLANDS IRB 5 DOLLARS
Reverse
A window of yellow alabaster with an image of the Dove of the Holy Spirit.
Lettering: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS 2013
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Dollars (Numeric: 5)
References
KM #2054
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.999) (with 5 Swarovski crystals)
Weight
25 g
Size
45 mm
Shape
Oval
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · COOK ISLANDS IRB 5 DOLLARS
Reverse Lettering
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS 2013
Comments
A window of yellow alabaster is illuminated at its center with an image of the Dove of the Holy Spirit. This is above the Cathedra Petri or 'Chair of St. Peter' altar at St. Peter's Basilica.
The altar was created by Bernini. Bernini created a large bronze throne in which it was housed, raised high on four looping supports held effortlessly by massive bronze statues of four Doctors of the Church, Saints Ambrose and Augustine representing the Latin Church and Athanasius and John Chrysostom, the Greek Church. The four figures are dynamic with sweeping robes and expressions of adoration and ecstasy.
