50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus
1991 year| Gold (.583) | 7.78 g | 25 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 | Gold (.583) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus kneeling with flag, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Columbus, along with a map of the Caribbean and a sailing ship, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with a limited mintage of only 10,000 coins.
