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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Nations
1979 year| Gold (.900) | 9.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 NZD = USD 62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tangaroa head left divides denomination, circle surrounds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
900/1000 FINE GOLD
FM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed specifically for the Commonwealth of Nations. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf, and it shows the Queen wearing a crown and a necklace that includes the symbols of the Commonwealth nations. This design was used on several coins issued by the Cook Islands in 1979, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 FM | 3367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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