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10 Dollars (Discovery of America) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 150,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 10 g

Silver weight: 9.25 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #90

Numista: #34234

Value

Exchange value: 10 NZD = $5.99

Bullion value: $26.29

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1990

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1990

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Columbus sailing.

Inscription:

500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992

10 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	150,000	Proof

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