© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 7.76 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1994 |
| Value | 2 Dollars (2 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.76 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Kumete table, morter and pestle from Atiu Island, denomination above
Script: Latin
Lettering: $ 2
Engraver: Horst Hahne
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is an unusual triangular shaped $2 coin that has a depiction of a "Kumete" which has been traditionally used to pound root foods such as arrowroot. This particular "Kumete" is a traditional one from the island of Atiu and is illustrated in Sir Peter Bucks great work on Polynesian artifacts.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Cook Islands. The portrait was created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf and shows the Queen wearing a tiara and a necklace that is adorned with a large pearl. This portrait was used on all Cook Islands coins from 1987 to 1994 and has become a distinctive feature of the country's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 coin.
