Cook Islands – 2024 – 25 Dollars – Eiffel Tower 5oz Silver Historical Monuments

Description

Since its unveiling at the World Exhibition in 1889, this architectural masterpiece has enraptured the world – The Eiffel Tower.

The emblem of the City of Love! It soars with impressive grandeur and an iron spire, reaching a staggering height of 330 meters above the rooftops of Paris. The creative genius behind this monumental work was the esteemed bridge builder, Gustave Eiffel, whose extensive knowledge of the behavior of metal supports and arches culminated in this impressive marvel. Surrounded by sparkling lights at night and majestic splendour by day, the Eiffel Tower offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the enchanting, renowned city of Paris. This free-standing coin captivates with the discreet city map of Paris in the background, an exceptionally high relief on both sides and the superbly detailed steel framework of the tower.