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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Locomotive
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Locomotive
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
· 50 DOLLARS ·
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: THE FIRST RAILWAY ROUTE ACROSS THE USA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1991 Cook Islands $50 Elizabeth II (Locomotive) silver coin is that it features a unique locomotive train design on its reverse side, which was created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first steam-powered locomotive in New Zealand. The coin's design showcases a steam locomotive train with a tender and passenger cars, surrounded by a scenic landscape of mountains and trees. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and train enthusiasts.
