Issuing Country	Cook Islands
Year of Issue	2026
Face Value	5 Dollars
Metal	Silver
Fineness (purity)	.9999
Weight	1 oz
Diameter	38.61 mm
Quality	PROOF
Mintage	750 pcs
Scope of Delivery	Certificate
Special features	Smartminting and ultra high relief

Description

William Marshal (1147–1219) is considered one of the greatest knights of the Middle Ages. He won countless tournaments, earned fame and fortune, and served several kings of England. Even during his lifetime, he was celebrated as “the greatest knight who ever lived.”

This coin series, consisting of three issues, traces the path of a man who embodied the virtues of chivalry like no other: courage, honor, and loyalty.

The first issue depicts William Marshall during a joust, the supreme discipline of knightly competitions. What makes this image unique is the perspective. We see this duel and the moment just before the decisive clash with his opponent from William Marshall’s point of view –more precisely, from the perspective through his visor. Depicted on his helmet, alongside his family coat of arms, is the cross of the Knights Templar, to which he belonged.

The concave reverse side enhances the dynamic effect of the battle scene and conveys the speed, tension, and intensity of the tournament. The finest details of the armor, weapons, and the cheering tournament crowd lend the motif a particularly realistic atmosphere.

The obverse side depicts the victor bowing before the grandstand, as is customary after a victory. The edge features his official title in micro-script. The 1 oz silver coin is limited to just 750 pieces worldwide. Hold history in your hands—the legend of William Marshal, the greatest knight of all time.