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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Pedro Menendez de Avila
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 31.35 g | 38.7 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 | 31.35 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pedro Mendez on horseback at low right; Castillo the San Marcos in Saint Augustine at high left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: PEDRO MENENDEZ DE AVILES * FOUNDER OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Comment
Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine,_FloridaInteresting 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 a depiction of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, on the other. The coin was issued in 1992 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Menendez's arrival in Florida.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Pedro Menendez de Avila) 1992 coin.