20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (10th Century) 1997 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (10th Century) 1997 back
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (10th Century) 1997 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II 10th Century

1997 year
Silver (.925) 31.88 g 38.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
20 Dollars 20 NZD = USD 12
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.88 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#332007
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sitting monk writing a book

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10TH CENTURY
THE
DARK AGES
OF EUROPE
$20
FM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in a traditional Polynesian headdress, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending of traditions that exists between the Cook Islands and the British monarchy.