© Michael Moore (CC BY)
© Michael Moore (CC BY)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Drill Monkey
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.43 g | 38.68 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.43 g |
| Diameter | 38.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#171603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Drill Monkey
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Cook Islands $1 Drill Monkey coin is a unique collector's item, as it features a rare design error. The coin was intended to show Queen Elizabeth II's profile on the obverse, but instead, it features a monkey drilling a hole on the reverse side. This error was caused by a misprint, and only a small number of coins were minted with this mistake, making it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists.
