The 2012 Cook Islands Sistine Chapel Silver Coin is a highly specialized numismatic piece, part of the acclaimed “Ceilings of Heaven” series. It is most famous for its integration of micro-technology with traditional minting. 25.00 grams approx. 30 x 45 mm (Rectangular). Mintage Limited to 999 pieces worldwide. The Nano Chip: The standout feature is a high-purity quartz Nano Chip embedded in the coin. Using microelectronics technology, the entire ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is engraved onto this chip (roughly the size of a fingernail). The details are so fine they are intended to be viewed under a microscope. Reverse Design: The silver portion of the coin features a high-relief engraving of Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam, ” one of the most iconic frescoes from the chapel. Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the issuing country, and the face value.