50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Pedro Menendez de Avila) 1992 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Pedro Menendez de Avila) 1992 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Pedro Menendez de Avila) 1992 photo
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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Pedro Menendez de Avila

1992 year
Silver (.925) 31.35 g 38.7 mm
Description
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
References
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,_Florida

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 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 - - - - - -

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