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50 Dollars (American history) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500 Years of America 1492 - 1992 Series

Context

Year: 1993

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 28.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #172

Numista: #147700

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $83.45

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in profile, wearing the King George IV State Diadem.

Inscription:

Elizabeth II

Cook Islands

Translation:

Elizabeth II
Cook Islands

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Amerigo Vespucci in map outline, ship at right, value below.

Inscription:

500 Years of America 1492-1992

50 Dollars

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:AMERIGO VESPUCCI REPORT ON THE NEW WORLD

Legend:

AMERIGO VESPUCCI REPORT ON THE NEW WORLD

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1993	—	—	Proof

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50 Dollars

1993