1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Taylor's Sixpence Pattern
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 31.135 g | - |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Replica 1850s Taylor's Sixpence
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA
Comment
Australian mint set of 12 coins and 12 copiesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Cook Islands 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Taylor's Sixpence Pattern) 2008 silver coin is that it features a unique reverse design that was inspired by a rare sixpence coin from the 19th century. The coin's reverse depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS" at the top and the denomination "1 DOLLAR" at the bottom. This design was created by the coin's designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, and was based on a rare sixpence coin that was minted in 1859. The use of this historic design element adds an extra layer of interest and collectibility to the coin.
