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¼ Dollar - Elizabeth II Mount Fuji
2016 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 4.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar ¼ NZD = USD 0.16 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Size | 70 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft). An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08, Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres (60 mi) south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, which is snow-capped several months a year, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.Mount Fuji is a distinctive feature of the geography of Japan. It stands 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft) high and is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshu, just west of Tokyo. It straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. Three small cities surround it: Gotemba to the east, Fujiyoshida to the north, and Fujinomiya to the southwest. It is also surrounded by five lakes: Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Sai, Lake Motosu and Lake Shoji.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a stunning representation of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and collectors of rare coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar - Elizabeth II (Mount Fuji) 2016 coin.
