1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (African Elephant) 1996 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (African Elephant) 1996 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (African Elephant) 1996 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II African Elephant

1996 year
Silver (.500) 9.97 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
9.97 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#169494
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Mother elephant with calf, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1996 Cook Islands $1 Silver African Elephant coin features a unique design element - a cut-out section in the shape of an elephant's ear, which adds an extra layer of depth and dimension to the coin's appearance.