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© 2017 mheinke
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Leif Ericson
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 20.94 g | 39 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#71015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEIF ERICSON
$50
FM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 1000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's voyage to the New World. The obverse of the coin bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features an image of Leif Ericson's ship, the Karfi, sailing towards the horizon. The coin's design is the work of sculptor and engraver, Thomas S. Hudson, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
