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 50 Cents - Elizabeth II Taiwan Yuhina
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 40.5 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   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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