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5 Dollars – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Wildlife protection: Mangaia kingfisher

Context

Year: 1976

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 30,443

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 27.3 g

Silver weight: 13.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #15

Numista: #22609

Value

Exchange value: 5 NZD = $3.00

Bullion value: $38.76

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II's effigy

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1976

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1976

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Mangara Kingfisher

Inscription:

JB

FM

FIVE DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	FM

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1976	FM	251	Matte
1976	FM	28,000	Proof
1976	FM	2,192	Special Uncirculated

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