© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Nelson Touch
2007 year| Silver (.999) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Council of War
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY ·
ONE
DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
"The Nelson Touch" means: A masterly or sympathetic approach to a problem
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cook Islands 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (The Nelson Touch) 2007 silver coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805. The coin's design depicts a scene from the battle, with the HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, leading the British fleet against the French and Spanish ships. The coin's name, "The Nelson Touch," refers to the legendary phrase attributed to Nelson, "Thank God I have lived to witness this day," which he uttered during the battle. This coin is a unique and collectible piece that honors the memory of a significant historical event and a celebrated naval leader.
