Tower Bridge in London is one of Great Britain’s most iconic landmarks.
The combined suspension and bascule bridge was built across the Thames between 1886 and 1894 to cope with the growing traffic in East London, without obstructing shipping traffic to the docks. Its two striking towers, built in Victorian Gothic style, conceal a hydraulic lifting mechanism that raises the roadway to let ships pass through.
To this day, Tower Bridge remains a central symbol of the city of London and attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year, who come to admire the impressive structure and cross the bridge.
The half ounce coin honors this landmark in a truly special and modern way. It depicts the bridge in the form of a watercolor painting. The color gradient leaves the impression that the artist has just finished the piece, an effect further reinforced by the paper texture in the background.
Specifications
| Item | 31303 |
|---|---|
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Quality | Proof |
| Face Value | 2 Dollars |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Size | 38.61 mm |
| Year | 2027 |
| Material | Silver |
| Fineness | 0.9999 |
|---|---|
| Mintage | 1500 |
| Form | Round |
| Feature | Coloured |
