Eagerly anticipated by collectors worldwide, the latest release in the Chess Series pays homage to one of the powerful pieces on the board – the Rook! Named after the Persian word for chariot, – ‘rukh’ – the Rook in chess embodies dangerous, long-range attacks from fast, mobile Persian war-chariots, often bearing archers.

Struck from 99.9% silver, each Black Proof coin bears a grandiose depiction of a castle bearing the chequered patterns of a chessboard, united with an archer representing the Rook’s capacity for attacking from distance. The perfect finishing touch, the birds are symbolic of lethal arrows in flight.

With the mintage just 999 coins – each beautifully presented within a plush case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – don’t delay your order. It’s your move.