5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Easter Chick) 2009 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Easter Chick) 2009 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Easter Chick) 2009 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Easter Chick

2009 year
Silver (.925) 25 g -
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Size
43.0 × 30.0 mm
Shape
Oval
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106940
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Easter chick, thermal image changing

Lettering:
EASTER
SURPRISE

Comment

At first glance this coin seems plain but by touching the coins surface it reveals its surprise - a newly hatched chick appears. A complex printing process using thermo-colours makes this “enchantment” possible. As if touched by a ghostly hand the image disappears when the colour cools down.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2009 Cook Islands $5 Elizabeth II (Easter Chick) silver coin is that it features a unique and colorful design, showcasing a baby chick hatching from an egg, surrounded by flowers and leaves. The coin's design is a beautiful representation of the Easter holiday and the renewal of life that comes with springtime. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  2500 - - - - - -

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