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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II RMS Titanic Centenary - Wireless Room
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 25.8 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.8 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WIRELESS ROOM - FIELD ICE REPORTED
RMS TITANIC
CENTENARY
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's sinking, specifically highlighting the wireless room on board the ship. The coin's design showcases the wireless operator, Jack Phillips, sending out distress signals to nearby ships using a Morse code transmitter. This design is a poignant reminder of the tragic event and the important role that wireless communication played in the ship's final moments.
