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© Coinsberg
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Archimedes
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIMEDES • 1850
5 DOLLARS
Edge
Lettering: ARCHIMEDES - 1850 5 DOLLARS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the profile of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the ancient Greek mathematician and engineer Archimedes on the other side. The coin's design is inspired by the famous painting of Archimedes by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created in 1750. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of pieces minted in 1999.
