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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.31 g | 28.58 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1983 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.58 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Fairy Terns (Binomial name: Sternula nereis), one in flight and the other on a branch. Denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
JB
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Cents coin from Cook Islands featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Fairy Terns) has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which is a distinctive characteristic of Cook Islands coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 7300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 2251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Fairy Terns) 1972-1983 coin.
