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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
2015 year| Nickel plated steel | 3.64 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 NZD = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Fairy Tern Bird
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
JB
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
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 4th portrait was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and was first introduced in 2015. It features a more mature and regal image of the Queen, with a slightly different crown and a more detailed background. This portrait was only used on the Cook Islands' coins and is not found on any other coins in the Queen's collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 2015 coin.
