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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vasco Nunez de Balboa

1991 year
Silver (.925) 31.1 g 38.8 mm
Description
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
31.1 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#131443
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

3/4 figure of Vasco Nunez de Balboa at right looking left, ship at left, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS

Edge

Inscripted

Lettering: DISCOVERER VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA *

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 Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer, on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  60000 - - - - - -

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