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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 29.90 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 29.90 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus with Santa Maria
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WITH THE SANTA MARIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a rendering of Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, along with a map of the Caribbean and a depiction of a native Taino person. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Thomas S. Hudson, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1989 coin.
