Dazzling Coins

2 Dollars (Osamu Tezuka debut) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 70th Anniversary of debut of Osamu Tezuka

Context

Year: 2016

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 8 g

Silver weight: 7.99 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #2391

Numista: #294496

Value

Exchange value: 2 NZD = $1.20

Bullion value: $22.71

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" tiara.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

IRB

2016

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

IRB

2016

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Osamu Tezuka characters: Astro Boy, Kimba, Princess Knight, Phoenix, and Black Jack. His signature is on the flame below Phoenix.

Inscription:

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded.

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2016	—	5,000	Proof

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