1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Benedict XVI
2005 year| Gold (.99999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.99999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Benedict XVI
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICT XVI
2005
Joseph Alois Ratzinger
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Benedict XVI depicted on the obverse side. This is a rare feature for a coin, as it typically only bears the image of one individual. The inclusion of both figures signifies the special relationship between the Cook Islands and the Vatican City, as the Cook Islands is a predominantly Christian nation.
