ROSE CITY- PETRA: 2026 Cook Islands 5oz proof silver coin

Petra is a world-famous archaeological site in southern Jordan, known for its rock-cut architecture and historical significance. The “rose-red city” – as it is often called because of the colour of the sandstone – was founded around the 4th century BC by the Bedouin tribe of the Nabataeans and was an important trading centre. The

40-meter-high treasury “Al-Khazneh” is considered the symbol of Petra. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 and was voted one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World” in 2007.

One eye-catching feature is certainly the open edge, which allows the special architectural form of the building, carved in stone 2,000 years ago, to be impressively depicted. You can see how realistically

the sandstone and its surface are represented by the antique finish. Thanks to smartminting® technology, buildings appear to rise out of the rock, just as they do in reality. It is essentially an ultra-high relief with a depth effect. The colouring is also unique, and the shade created by the sun’s rays has been reproduced extremely well. The artwork is rounded off by the reverse side, which shows a wavy carpet in Arabic style next to the national coat of arms. The coin in 5 oz silver is an outstanding combination of minting art and history, limited to only 500 pieces worldwide.

Packaging

It comes presented in an elegant collector’s box and is limited to only 500 pieces. A certificate of authenticity is enclosed.