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50 Dollars (American history) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500 Years of America 1492 - 1992 Series

Context

Year: 1991

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 60,000

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 28.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #196

Numista: #175794

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $85.20

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in profile, wearing the King George IV State Diadem.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1991

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1991

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Knight and cathedral

Inscription:

500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992

50 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN AND CATHEDRAL IN MEXICO CITY

Legend:

EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN AND CATHEDRAL IN MEXICO CITY

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1991	—	60,000	Proof

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