30 Dollars - Elizabeth II Guanyin
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 30 Dollars 30 NZD = USD 19 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Guanyin
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
観
音
5g
9999
GOLD
30 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Cook Islands $30 Elizabeth II (Guanyin) gold coin is that it features a unique design that blends traditional Cook Islander motifs with the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Queen in a traditional Polynesian headdress, surrounded by symbols of the island's culture and history, such as a tiare flower, a coconut tree, and a Polynesian canoe. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series and highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Cook Islands.
