50 Cents – Cook Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: F.A.O.
Context
Year: 1979
Issuer: Cook Islands
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1972)
Demonetization: 1 May 2016
Total mintage: 13,558
Material
Diameter: 31.75 mm
Weight: 13.6 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
flip
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard6.3
Numista: #40743
Value
Exchange value: 0.50 NZD = $0.30
Obverse
Description:
Young facing right, date beneath.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1979
1979
Translation:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1979
1979
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Description:
FAO logo, Bonito fish, denomination top left.
Inscription:
50
FAO
FAO
Script: Latin
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Segmented reeding
Categories
| Animal> Fish |
| Organization> FAO |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Franklin Mint | (FM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | FM | 9,000 | Matte | |
| 1979 | FM | 4,058 | Proof | |
| 1979 | FM | 500 | Special Uncirculated |
🌟 Uncommon