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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Princess Diana
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 28.4 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Portrait of Princess Diana facing, dates and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES
1961·1997
FIFTY CENTS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Princess Diana, who was a beloved member of the British royal family, on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a traditional Polynesian dancer, highlighting the cultural connection between the Cook Islands and the United Kingdom.
