2015-2016 Cook Islands $10 Norse Gods Set with Display Case

2015-2016 Cook Islands $10 Norse Gods Set with Display Case

This nine-coin series featuring the most famous figures of Norse mythology has been brought to life in a magnificent Antique finish with a high-relief strike.

Each 2 oz. silver coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver and issued as Cook Islands legal tender. The Royal Canadian Mint has secured 450 complete sets, and we recommend you reserve this low mintage subscription soon.

Features:

Coins in your set include:

• Coin 1: Odin
• Coin 2: Thor
• Coin 3: Tyr
• Coin 4: Hel
• Coin 5: Heimdall
• Coin 6: Loki
• Coin 7: Sif
• Coin 8: Freyr
• Coin 9: Frigg

Antique finish quality from 99.9% pure silver
Cook Islands legal tender issue—measuring 38.60 mm in diameter
Worldwide mintage of 1,000 with only 450 available in Canada
Coins are housed in a black high gloss collector box

Design:

Odin:
All-knowing "All Father" of the gods and King of Asgard.  He was said to be known as the Lord of War, Death and Knowledge.

Thor:
Son of Odin, Thor was represented as the god of thunder, the sky, fertility and the law.  He was known to be armed in battle with his famous hammer Mjölnir.

Tyr:
Worshipped god of war, justice and order, he had only one hand, as the other had been bitten off by the wolf-like creature Fenrir.

Hel:
The goddess of the dead and the afterlife, she was said to be portrayed as half dead, half alive herself.

Heimdall:
The watchman of the gods who guarded the gateway to Asgard. He was represented as the sentinel god of light, security and surveillance.

Loki:
This god was a mischievous trickster who caused trouble, but was said to be a companion to both Thor and Odin.

Sif:
Wife of Thor, was admired and known for her beautiful golden hair.

Freyr:
This god of fertility was known to use the fertilizing powers of the sun and rain for bountiful harvests, wealth and peace.

Frigg:
Wife of Odin and Queen of Asgard, she was represented as the top Norse goddess of marriage and motherhood.

Packaging:

Coins are housed in a black high gloss collector box.

Specifications:

Face Value: Set - Includes nine $2 coins.
Mintage: 1,000
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Weight (g): 62.2
Diameter (mm): 38.6
Finish: Antique