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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Aluminium bronze | 14.3 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1994 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
A Conch Shell
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$ 5
HH
Engraver: Horst Hahne
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin if not unique is certainly one of the few circulating $5 coins in the world. The reverse design depicts the "Conch Shell" which, when made into a trumpet, is the traditional call to important meetings and to battle. The shell is also symbolic of money.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 all Cook Islands coins from 1987 to 1994 and has become a distinctive feature of the country's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 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 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1994 coin.
