50 Cents - Elizabeth II Bounty
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
HMAV Bounty, denomination and fineness below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
1/2 OZ FINE SILVER .999
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Bounty) 2012 from Cook Islands made of Silver (.999) weighing 15.55 g is that it features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the HMS Bounty on the other. The HMS Bounty was a British Royal Navy ship that was built in 1784 and became famous for its involvement in the mutiny that took place on board in 1789, which was led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The ship was later burned by the mutineers in the Pitcairn Islands, and the story has been the subject of numerous books, films, and other works of art. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the ship's rich history and the infamous mutiny that took place on board.
