1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (The Sun) 2009 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (The Sun) 2009 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (The Sun) 2009 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun

2009 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#311226
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
THE SUN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2009 Cook Islands $1 Elizabeth II (The Sun) coin is that it features a unique sun-shaped design on the reverse side, which is made of silver-plated copper-nickel and weighs 27 grams. This coin is a non-circulating legal tender, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency but rather as a collectible item. The sun-shaped design is a nod to the Cook Islands' tropical location and the importance of the sun in the local culture. The coin's unique shape and design make it stand out from other coins and make it a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  5000 - - - - - -

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