COOK ISLANDS, 5 DOLLARS, THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, IN SOUTH AFRICA

Cook Islands, 5 dollars, the International Women's Day, March 8, color coin 2007 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Cook Island Metal Purity:    Silver 0.999 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2007 Weight:   31,1 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   5 dollars Dimensions:   40,7     Quality:   uncirculated     Mintage:   4000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box, outer paper box may be crumpled and has some attritions International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended the culture of many countries, primarily in Europe, especially those in the Soviet Bloc. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for people to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. Some people celebrate the day by wearing purple ribbons. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.