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 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Peregrine falcon
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#402868 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Peregrine falcon
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
 1 DOLLAR 
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Peregrine falcon coin from Cook Islands features a unique design, showcasing a peregrine falcon in mid-flight, with its wings spread wide and sharp talons outstretched, ready to pounce on its prey. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a symbol of power, speed, and agility, reflecting the qualities of the falcon. The coin's design is so well-crafted that it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists and bird enthusiasts alike.