© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vasco da Gama
1997 year| Gold (.5833) | 4.60 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 4.60 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vasco da Gama
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO DA GAMA
$50
14 KT.
Africa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a map of the world with a ship sailing across the ocean, symbolizing da Gama's historic voyage. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
