50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1988 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1988 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1988 photo

50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Marco Polo

1988 year
Silver (.925) 20.94 g 39 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#71012
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARCO POLO
$50
FM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's birth. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Marco Polo, along with a map of the world and a compass, symbolizing his adventurous spirit and contributions to the field of exploration.