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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Idiot fruit
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#229793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Idiot fruit
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN FLORA SERIES
$1
Idiospermum
australiense
1oz .999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1999 Cook Islands $1 Elizabeth II (Idiot fruit) silver coin features a unique design that showcases a fruit that is native to the Cook Islands, known as the "idiot fruit" or "Pandanus tectorius." The fruit is depicted on the coin in a beautiful, detailed manner, highlighting its unique shape and texture. This design choice is interesting because it is not a common motif on coins, and it adds a touch of uniqueness to the coin. Additionally, the use of silver (.999) and the coin's weight of 31.635 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
