1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake
1996 year| Silver (.500) | 10 g | 30 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 | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
PORTRAIT OF SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, SHIP & VALUE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE 1540-1596
1 DOLLAR
Edge
MILLED
Comment
SIMILAR TO C/N VERSION KM#268Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the voyage of Sir Francis Drake, an English explorer and privateer who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. The coin's design includes an image of Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, and a map of the world in the background, highlighting the route of his voyage. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and maritime history.
