10 Cents – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Demonetization: 1 May 2016

Total mintage: 11,305

Material

Diameter: 23.6 mm

Weight: 5.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #4c

Numista: #36160

Value

Exchange value: 0.10 NZD = $0.06

Obverse

Description:

Young facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1981

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1981

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Orange branch with denomination.

Inscription:

10

JB

FM

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

THE ROYAL WEDDING 29 JULY 1981

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1981	FM	1,000	Matte
1981	FM	9,205	Proof
1981	FM	1,100	Special Uncirculated

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