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3 Cents - Elizabeth II Maundy Money
2002 year| Gold (.999) | 2.37 g | 16.26 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 3 Cents 0.03 NZD = USD 0.019 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 16.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 02
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Cents - Elizabeth II (Maundy Money) 2002 from Cook Islands made of Gold (.999) weighing 2.37 g is that it is a rare and unique coin that was minted as part of the Cook Islands' Maundy Money tradition. Maundy Money is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century, where the monarch of England would distribute gifts of money to the poor on the day before Good Friday. The Cook Islands, a British Overseas Territory, has continued this tradition and minted a series of coins in gold and silver as part of their Maundy Money collection. The 3 Cents coin made of gold is particularly rare and valuable due to its low mintage and the fact that it is made of pure gold. It is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.
