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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Pedro de Alvarado
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#147667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Aztec kneels before Alvarado, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Lettering: PEDRO DE ALVARADO CONQUEROR of the AZTEC EMPIRE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and Pedro de Alvarado, a Spanish conquistador, on the other. This coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Cook Islands to commemorate historical figures and events.
