1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Heaviside’s dolphins) 1996 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Heaviside’s dolphins) 1996 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Heaviside’s dolphins) 1996 photo

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Heaviside’s dolphins

1996 year
Copper-nickel 28.43 g 38.68 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#194813
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Heaviside’s dolphins

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1996 Cook Islands $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II and Heaviside's dolphins is made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.43 grams. Interestingly, this coin was not circulated and was instead produced as a collector's item. Its unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.