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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 2.07 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1983 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 2.07 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
A taro leaf (Binomial Name: Colocasia esculenta), a tropical plant grown for its edible corms and the staple food in the Cook Islands, to the left of the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FM
JB
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Cook Islands. The portrait was created by sculptor Arnold Machin and shows the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out from other coins featuring the Queen's image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 7300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 2251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 1066 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 1002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1983 coin.