Greetings!  You are purchasing a proof cameo 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver Australia Australian produced proof coin for the COOK ISLANDS.  This is from the FAMOUS NAVAL BATTLES series proof .999 fine silver coins minted by the PERTH MINT to honor key naval battles.  THE BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS 1862 is the first time two ironclad ships fought each other.  The frigate MERRIMACK was scuttled by the union when they abandoned the navy yard at Norfolk Virginia.  It was raised by the confederates and the hulk was rebuilt as an ironclad ram with sloping sides capable of deflecting enemy shells harmlessly into the sea.  It met and battled the union ship MONITOR which was a completely new design of an ironclad and history was made that day.  Neither ship was successful in sinking the other.  This exquisite proof .999 fine silver coin comes with its original storage box, certificate of authenticity and protective cardboard box cover and is numbered 154.  The mintage of this coin was limited to only 5,000 coins which makes it extremely rare.  It is dated 2010 and features QUEEN ELIZABETH II on there other side.  I guarantee my description as accurate so buy with confidence.  Insured shipping will be $6.00.