The Cook Islands Ancient Greece program also feautres three coins dedicated to their most famous rulers, this edition bearing the profile effigy of Alexander the Great. This beautifully minted silk finish gold coin sparks collector interest with it’s classic design and visible relief of the motif.
Also known as Alexander III or Alexander of Macedonia, he is widely regarded as one of the finest generals in history. He showed unusual versatility both in combining different arms and in changing tactics to defeat opponents. Alexander’s short reign closes an influential period in the history of Europe and Asia. His expeditions and personal interest in scientific investigation brought many advances in the knowledge of geography and natural history.