© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Canaletto
2011 year| Silver (.999) | 93.3 g | 55 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 NZD = USD 12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 93.3 g |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Painting by Canaletto - "Return of the Bucintoro to the Molo on Ascension Day".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MASTERPIECES OF ART
2011
CANALETTO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2011 Cook Islands $20 Elizabeth II (Canaletto) silver coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by the Italian artist, Maria Carmela Puzzolo, also known as Canaletto. This portrait is different from the traditional effigy of the Queen that is commonly used on coins and currency. Instead, it depicts the Queen in a more relaxed and informal pose, with a soft smile and a slightly tilted head, giving the coin a sense of warmth and humanity. This unique design makes the coin stand out from other coins featuring the Queen's image and adds to its collectibility.
