50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vasco da Gama
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 20.94 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 NZD = USD 31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.94 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO DA GAMA
$50
FM
Europe
Arabia
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 obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a map of the world with a ship sailing across the ocean, symbolizing da Gama's historic voyage. The coin's design is a nod to the rich history of exploration and discovery that defined the Age of Exploration.
