1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Kangaroo
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#198421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Kangaroo
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Cook Islands $1 Kangaroo coin made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases a kangaroo in a jumping pose, which is not commonly seen on coins. The coin's design is also notable for its attention to detail, with the kangaroo's fur and the surrounding vegetation depicted in intricate detail. Additionally, the coin's weight of 28.43 grams is slightly heavier than a standard coin, making it stand out from other coins in its class.
