50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bee hummingbird
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 19.2 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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#363486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bee hummingbird
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WORLD WILDLIFE
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1990 Cook Islands $50 Elizabeth II (Bee Hummingbird) silver coin features a unique design that showcases a bee hummingbird hovering above a flower, with the Queen's effigy on the obverse. This coin is interesting because it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. Additionally, the coin's design highlights the beauty of nature and the importance of conservation, as the bee hummingbird is a symbol of the delicate balance of ecosystems.
