© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Leif Erickson
1997 year| Gold (.5833) | 4.12 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Leif Ericson with battle axe facing, denomination at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEIF ERICKSON
$50
14 KT
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Cook Islands $50 Leif Erickson gold coin features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Viking explorer Leif Erickson on the other. This coin is notable for its gold content, weighing 4.12 grams, and its limited mintage of only 15,000 coins, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
