50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 photo

50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus

1988 year
Silver (.925) 20.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
20.94 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#71023
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
$50
FM

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 voyage to the Americas. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a map of the Caribbean islands and a sailing ship, representing Columbus's journey. The coin's design is not only visually appealing but also historically significant, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.