5 troy ounce silver 7 Summits Mt. Vinson coin 2022

5 troy ounce silver 7 Summits Mt. Vinson coin 2022

This 5 troy ounce silver coin is from the 7 Summits series, dedicated to the world's highest and most famous mountains. In this edition, Mount Vinson (the Vinson Massif) is featured prominently.

Mount Vinson

Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in Antarctica, located approximately 1200 kilometers from the South Pole. It is part of the Vinson Massif (a mountain massif in Antarctica) and was originally measured at 5,140 meters high. However, measurements from around 2000 indicate that Mount Vinson is "only" 4,892 meters high.

Presentation box with certificate

The coin is presented in the original presentation box along with the certificate of authenticity. Only 777 pieces have been made worldwide.

Design

On the obverse, you will see a top view of Mount Vinson. The coin features smartminting technology with high relief, allowing the design of the mountain to stand out prominently. Surrounding the design are the inscriptions "Mt. VINSON 4892 m - Sentinel Range, Antarctica" - the name of the coin and the height of the mountain, "THE 7 SUMMITS" - the name of the series, and "2022" - the year of issue.

The reverse depicts the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the queen, "COOK ISLANDS" - the country of origin, and "25 DOLLARS" - the nominal value of the coin.