1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Discovery
2005 year| Aluminium bronze | 19.8 g | 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 |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Discovery in orbit with satellite, date left, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DISCOVERY
2005
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Milled
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Discovery) 2005 from Cook Islands made of Aluminium bronze weighing 19.8g is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a representation of the HMS Discovery, a British ship that was used for scientific exploration and discovery in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin's design highlights the ship's role in the discovery of the Cook Islands, and serves as a symbol of the island nation's rich history and cultural heritage.
