5 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 back
5 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 photo
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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper-nickel 2.83 g 19.41 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1987-1994
Value
5 Cents (0.05&nbspNZD)
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 May 2016
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5753
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Hibiscus, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
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 portrait was created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf and shows the Queen wearing a crown and a necklace that is adorned with a large pearl. This portrait was used on the Cook Islands' coins from 1987 to 1994 and is different from the portraits used on coins from other countries during the same time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  - - - - - -
1992  - - - - - -
1994  200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 coin.