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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Green-comb Spider Orchid
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 31.635 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.635 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#229791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Green-comb spider orchid
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN FLORA SERIES
$1
Caladenia
dilatata
1oz .999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Green-comb Spider Orchid coin is a unique and rare coin that features a beautiful depiction of the Green-comb Spider Orchid, a species of orchid that is native to the Cook Islands. The coin's design showcases the orchid's vibrant green and white petals, and its intricate details are captured in high relief, giving it a lifelike appearance. The coin's rarity and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and orchid enthusiasts alike.
