500 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1995 front 500 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1995 back
500 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1995 photo
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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II Marco Polo

1995 year
Platinum (.999) 14.74 g 25.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
500 Dollars 500 NZD = USD 311
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Weight
14.74 g
Diameter
25.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#319498
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Marco Polo

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARCO POLO
$500
.999
Platinum
FM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1995 Cook Islands $500 Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) Platinum Coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of Marco Polo on the other. This coin is part of a limited edition series that was minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's journey to China, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 FM 1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marco Polo) 1995 coin.