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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Abel Janszoon Tasman
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 20.94 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.94 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABEL JANSZOON TASMAN
$50
FM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Abel Janszoon Tasman, a Dutch explorer who was the first European to discover New Zealand in 1642. The coin was issued in 1988 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Tasman's discovery.
