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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bee Hummingbird
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 19.2 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A bee hummingbird
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE ·
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1991 Cook Islands $50 Elizabeth II (Bee Hummingbird) silver coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a bee hummingbird on the other. The coin's design was created by renowned coin designer, Robert Farkas. It's interesting to note that the bee hummingbird is not a species of hummingbird, but rather a common name for the zunzuncito, a type of hummingbird found in the Caribbean and Central America. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and bird enthusiasts.
