10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Emperor of California) 2006 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Emperor of California) 2006 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Emperor of California) 2006 photo
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Emperor of California

2006 year
Gold (.999) 1.244 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
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
References
Numista
N#222566
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

John Augustus Sutter

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE EMPEROR OF CALIFORNIA ·
10 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, but with a unique twist - she is depicted wearing a crown and carrying a scepter, but also has a playful expression on her face, as if she is enjoying a private joke. This unusual design choice has led to the coin being nicknamed the "Smiling Queen" by collectors.