SS Republic (1853-1865) - 25g Silver Coin - $5 Cook Islands 2013
 
This unique .925 fine Silver coin features an original fragment of coal from the SS Republic steamship inlaid within its design, offering a tangible connection to history. The partially colored reverse depicts the SS Republic, which was lost in a violent hurricane on October 25, 1865, while en route from New York to New Orleans. The obverse bears the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing its official Cook Islands $5 tender. Each 25g coin comes beautifully presented in a box resembling a treasure chest, making it a prized addition for collectors.