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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Robert Fulton
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 31.20 g | 38.7 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 | 31.20 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Robert Fulton on the deck of his steamboat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: ROBERT FULTON AND HIS STEAMBOAT CLERMONT
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 Robert Fulton, an American engineer and inventor, on the other. Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat, which revolutionized transportation and commerce in the early 19th century. The coin's design serves as a nod to Fulton's innovative spirit and contributions to the maritime industry.
