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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
1991 yearSilver (.925) | 31.1 g | 38.8 mm |
Issuer | Cook Islands |
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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 |
Numista | N#108054 |
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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 |
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1991 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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