The Cook Islands $1 HMS Bounty 1 oz Silver BU issue from 2018–2022 is a finely crafted numismatic tribute to one of the most famous ships in maritime history, the HMS Bounty. This multi-year series commemorates the legendary British naval vessel forever linked to the 1789 mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh—an event widely known as the Mutiny on the Bounty. The Bounty’s ill-fated voyage to Tahiti in search of breadfruit plants, along with the dramatic uprising that followed, has been immortalized through books, films, and popular culture, making it an enduring and compelling subject for a commemorative silver coin series.
The obverse of the coin presents a detailed depiction of the HMS Bounty cutting through open waters under full sail. Every element—from the ship’s intricate rigging to its billowing sails—is rendered with precision, capturing the grandeur and scale of this historic vessel. Inscriptions include “HMS BOUNTY,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and “2018–2022,” identifying the ship, issuing authority, and the span of years during which the coin was released.
On the reverse, the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a hallmark of Cook Islands legal tender coinage. Surrounding Her Majesty’s portrait are inscriptions denoting her name, the face value of ONE DOLLAR, and confirming the coin’s official status as legal tender of the Cook Islands.
Struck with a diameter of 40 millimeters, the coin offers ample surface area for its highly detailed artwork while remaining easy to store and display. Each piece contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, providing both substantial precious-metal content and a satisfying weight in hand. The high purity silver ensures lasting brilliance, durability, and intrinsic value, making this Brilliant Uncirculated issue an attractive addition for both collectors and silver investors alike.