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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bounty
2009 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.55 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bounty
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 DOLLARS
1/2 OZ FINE GOLD .9999
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2009 $50 Elizabeth II (Bounty) coin from the Cook Islands is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 15.55 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a scene from the famous novel "Mutiny on the Bounty," which tells the story of the HMS Bounty's voyage to Tahiti and the subsequent mutiny that took place on board. The coin's design is based on a painting by William Hodges, who was a member of the expedition, and it shows Captain William Bligh and his crew in a small boat, surrounded by the Tahitian people who had helped them after the mutiny. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that is sure to interest coin collectors and history buffs alike.
