50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Taiwan Yuhina) 2003 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Taiwan Yuhina) 2003 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Taiwan Yuhina) 2003 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Taiwan Yuhina

2003 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 40.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
40.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23933
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) sitting on a branch.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
Taiwan Yuhina
冠羽畫眉
50¢
Asian Wildlife Series

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted in a traditional Taiwanese dress, known as the "Taiwan Yuhina" attire. This design was created to commemorate the Queen's visit to Taiwan in 2003 and to celebrate the friendship between Taiwan and the Cook Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  30000 - - - - - -

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