1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Bounty
2021 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Size | 47 × 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Bounty) 2021 coin from the Cook Islands features a unique design that showcases a stunning representation of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the HMS Bounty on the other. The HMS Bounty was a British Royal Navy ship that was built in 1784 and became famous for its involvement in the mutiny that took place in 1789, which was led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The ship was later burned by the mutineers in the Pitcairn Islands, and its remains were discovered in 1958. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the rich history and legacy of the HMS Bounty and its significance in maritime history.
