1 Dollar - Elizabeth II ("Tangaroa" Silver Bullion) 2012 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II ("Tangaroa" Silver Bullion) 2012 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II ("Tangaroa" Silver Bullion) 2012 photo

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II "Tangaroa" Silver Bullion

2012 year
Silver (.999) 10 g -
Description
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
Silver (.999)
Weight
10 g
Shape
Rectangular
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#72764
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Tangaroa

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10g .999 FINE SILVER
CHI
ESSAYEUR
FONDEUR

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "Tangaroa" Silver Bullion coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Cook Islands' rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts an image of Tangaroa, the Polynesian god of the sea, surrounded by traditional Polynesian motifs and patterns. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a representation of the Cook Islands' cultural identity and history.