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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Alexander von Humboldt
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.24 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#171707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT
2008
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer, on the other side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Humboldt's birth and highlights his contributions to the fields of science, exploration, and environmentalism.
