© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Solar Eclipse
1999 year| Gold (.999) | 1.244 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.22 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.244 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eclipse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLAR ECLIPSE 11. AUGUST 1999
11/11 11.31 11.51 12.11 12.31 12/51
10 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Dollar Solar Eclipse coin from Cook Islands, made of Gold (.999) and weighing 1.244g, features a unique design that showcases a stylized representation of a total solar eclipse, with the moon covering the sun, surrounded by a circle of stars. This design is particularly interesting because it not only commemorates a rare astronomical event but also incorporates the Cook Islands' cultural beliefs and traditions related to the solar eclipse. In Polynesian cultures, solar eclipses are considered sacred events that signify the union of the sun, moon, and stars, and are often associated with spiritual renewal and rebirth. By incorporating this cultural significance into the coin's design, the 10 Dollar Solar Eclipse coin from Cook Islands becomes not only a beautiful collector's item but also a meaningful representation of the island's rich cultural heritage.
