1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Challenger
2005 year| Aluminium bronze | - | 38.74 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 | Aluminium bronze |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Challenger in orbit with astronaut, date right, value left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHALLENGER
1 DOLLAR
2005
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Challenger) 2005 from Cook Islands made of Aluminium bronze is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the HMS Challenger expedition, which was a scientific expedition that sailed around the world between 1872 and 1876. The coin's design includes an image of the HMS Challenger ship, as well as various scientific instruments and tools used during the expedition. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sought after by coin collectors and enthusiasts of scientific history.
