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2 Dollars (Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 20th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Context

Year: 1973

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 62,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 25.7 g

Silver weight: 23.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #8

Numista: #15743

Value

Exchange value: 2 NZD = $1.20

Bullion value: $67.50

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1973

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1973

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II

Inscription:

TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION

JUNE SECOND 1953-1973

JP

· TWO DOLLARS ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1973	—	16,000
1973	—	46,000	Proof

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