5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Penguins
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Penguins
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
5 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Cook Islands $5 Elizabeth II (Penguins) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the monarch's love for penguins. The coin's reverse side features a family of penguins, including a mother, father, and chick, in their natural habitat. This design was created by the renowned coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, who is known for his exceptional work on various coins, including the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appears on many Commonwealth coins.
