Cook Islands 2025 $20 AVIATION Steampunk 3oz .9999 Antique Silver Coin CIT Smartminting®

• A gilded propeller projects above an intricate aircraft and mechanical city
• CIT smartminting® ultra-high relief with an antique finish and selective gold plating
• Five hidden references to earlier Steampunk designs
• 3 troy oz of .9999 silver, with a 50 mm diameter
• Limited to 888 worldwide, with presentation case and certificate of authenticity

A gilded propeller dominates Aviation, reaching forward from a fantastical aircraft above a city powered by cogs and gears. A goggled pilot, drifting airship and elaborate machinery fill the scene with the invention and eccentricity of steampunk, where Victorian engineering imagines another future. CIT’s smartminting® ultra-high relief gives the propeller pronounced sculptural depth, while selective gold plating stands out against the dark antique finish.

Across its 50 mm surface, Aviation rewards close attention: five hidden clues refer to earlier releases, turning its mechanical skyline into a visual farewell to the series. The obverse continues the intricate gearwork and pipework around King Charles III’s portrait. Struck from 3oz of .9999 silver and limited to 888 worldwide, this sixth main-series release brings the journey to an imaginative conclusion. Take flight with Aviation at FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

Q. What is steampunk?
A. It is a science-fiction style that imagines futuristic inventions through Victorian-era machinery, combining gears, steam-powered technology and adventurous design.

Q. What makes Aviation’s relief distinctive?
A. The propeller rises prominently above the background. Ultra-high relief gives the aircraft a sculptural appearance, with gold plating highlighting selected elements against antiqued silver.

Q. Where does Aviation fit in the series?
A. It is the sixth main-series design, following Steampunk (2020), Jet Pack (2021), Nautilus (2022), Science Lab (2023) and Carnival (2024). The range also includes kilo editions of Steampunk (2021), Jet Pack (2023) and Science Lab (2025).

Q. What are the five hidden clues?
A. The design contains five references to earlier Steampunk releases. They are woven into the aviation scene for viewers to identify.

Q. How many were issued, and what is included?
A. The worldwide mintage is 888. The coin comes in a presentation case with a certificate of authenticity.