50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (16th Century) 1997 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (16th Century) 1997 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (16th Century) 1997 photo

50 Dollars - Elizabeth II 16th Century

1997 year
Silver (.925) 31.1 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#171646
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

William Shakespeare

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16TH CENTURY
$50
WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE
1564-1616

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her in a 16th-century style dress and hairstyle, which is different from the traditional modern-day portraits of the Queen that are commonly used on coins.