© 2015 J.Schönfels
© 2015 J.Schönfels
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Diego de Velasquez
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Diego de Velasquez
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492 - 1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: Diego de Velasques * Founder of Havanna
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, but it was not issued by the Royal Mint or any other official mint. Instead, it was issued by a private company, the Cook Islands, which is a small island nation in the South Pacific. This coin is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation as a regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. Despite this, it is still considered a legal tender in the Cook Islands.
