1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Heaviside’s dolphins
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#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.