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First in the series of Fire Engines 2005
Fire Engines of the World
Exciting Numismatic Theme
This exciting theme is brought to life with a magnificent coloured image of an historic Bickle Triple Combination Pumper fire engine.
99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver.
Coloured Reverse Design
The coin's reverse features a 1932 Bickle Triple Combination Pumper. Built in Ontario, Canada by the Bickle Company, the Chieftain was a triple combination pumping engine equipped with a fire pump, water tank, hose and ladders. The fire engine is portrayed inside a stylised firehose and the words FIRE ENGINES OF THE WORLD.
Cook Islands Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, it depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
Red Presentation Case
Each coin is housed in an eye-catching red presentation case accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each case comes within a shipper depicting fire fighters.
Certificate of Authenticity
No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released.
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