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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Drake left, sailing ship right, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE 1540-1596
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Sir Francis Drake, vice admiral (c. 1540 – 27 January 1596) was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580, and was the first to complete it as captain and leader of the expedition throughout the entire circumnavigation.Elizabeth I of England awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. He died of dysentery in January 1596 after unsuccessfully attacking San Juan, Puerto Rico.
His exploits were legendary, making him a hero to the English but a pirate to the Spaniards to whom he was known as El Draque. King Philip II was said to have offered a reward of 20,000 ducats, about £4 million (US$6.5M) by modern standards, for his life.
(info from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Drake) 1996 from Cook Islands made of Copper-nickel weighing 10g 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 numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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