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50 Dollars (Winston Churchill) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Winston Churchill

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 2,002

Material

Diameter: 57 mm

Weight: 97.2 g

Silver weight: 89.91 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #11a

Numista: #49705

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $257.33

Obverse

Description:

Crowned head facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1974

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1974

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Churchill facing left, flag over castle and clock tower.

Inscription:

1874 MAN OF THE CENTURY . 1974

FIFTY DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	2,002	Proof

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