1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Ring-tailed lemurs
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#194815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ring-tailed lemurs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ring-tailed lemur, featured on the 1996 Cook Islands $1 coin, is a species of lemur endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are known for their distinctive black and white stripes and their long, fluffy tails, which they use for balance and communication. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and hunting, ring-tailed lemurs are considered an endangered species, and conservation efforts are in place to protect them.
