5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Lowland Gorilla) 1992 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Lowland Gorilla) 1992 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Lowland Gorilla) 1992 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Lowland Gorilla

1992 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#210401
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Lowland gorilla

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
5 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Lowland Gorilla coin, minted in 1992, is a unique and interesting collector's item. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a rare design error. The coin was intended to depict a Lowland Gorilla, but the design mistakenly features a Highland Gorilla instead. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.