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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Lowland gorilla
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#402865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lowland gorilla
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Lowland gorilla coin from Cook Islands features a unique design, showcasing Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Lowland gorilla on the other. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors. It's made of copper-nickel, a common alloy used in coinage, and weighs 28.43 grams.
