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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 13.61 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1983 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 13.61 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bonito fish (Sarda australis), denomination upper left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Alternating milled and plain sections (five each)
Comment
Bonito fish (Sarda australis) is also called as The Australian bonito, horse mackerel or little bonito fishInteresting fact
The 50 cents coin from Cook Islands featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is unusual for coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 7300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 2251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 1066 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 1002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1983 coin.
