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½ Dollar - Elizabeth II Garfield
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 26.9 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | ½ Dollar ½ NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.9 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Multicolor cartoon cat “Garfield”, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G
A
R
F
I
E
L
D
PAWS
HALF DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1999 Cook Islands Elizabeth II (Garfield) ½ Dollar coin is unique in that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the popular cartoon character Garfield on the other. This unusual combination makes it a sought-after collector's item among both coin enthusiasts and fans of the beloved comic strip cat.
