© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Kakapo
1993 year| Gold (.583) | 7.77 g | 25 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 | Gold (.583) |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kakapo, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Kakapo, a nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand, is featured on the 1993 Cook Islands $50 gold coin. It's one of the rarest and most endangered birds in the world, with a population of less than 200 individuals remaining. The coin's design highlights the Kakapo's unique face and features, bringing attention to the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this remarkable species.
