5 Dollars – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Weight: 25 g

Silver weight: 24.98 g

Shape: Oval

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Inlaid, Milled

References

KM: #597

Numista: #171675

Value

Exchange value: 5 NZD = $3.00

Bullion value: $69.58

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II's effigy

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

5 DOLLARS

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

5 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Gilt bust of Pope Benedict XVI, featuring a peace dove with an olive branch within an arc adorned with eight white crystals.

Inscription:

DIES PACIS MUNDI - ANNUS NOVUS 2008

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	5,000	Proof

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5 Dollars

2008