50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 1991 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 1991 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 1991 photo
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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook

1991 year
Silver (.925) 31.1 g 38.8 mm
Description
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
31.1 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#108054
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Captain James Cook looking at maps, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS

Edge

Inscripted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Captain James Cook's voyage to the Cook Islands in 1769. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, anchored in the harbor of Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands. The coin's design is a nod to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Cook Islands, and it is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  60000 - - - - - -

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