2013 $5 Cook Islands - ALBRECHT DURER RHINO

20 Gram 925 Silver Coin with Etched Inlay  with Certificate of Authenticity The German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was a great painter, but also an important engraver. One of his most famous works is the “Rhinoceros“ woodcut. Dürer used an Indian rhinoceros, which the Portuguese King Manuel I. received in 1515 as a gift from India, as his subject. This living Rhino caused a tremendous stir in the Court of Lisbon and far beyond. The exotic animal’s description, along with a rough sketch, reached Nuremberg by mail, and there it inspired Albrecht Dürer for his work – it should be noted that he had never seen such an animal himself.   Country: Cook Islands Year: 2013 Face value: 5 Dollars Metal: Silver 925/1000 Weight (g): 20 Diameter (mm): 38.61 Quality: Proof Mintage (pcs): 2.500 Certificate COA: Yes Box: No