50 Dollars (discovery of the New World) – Cook Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New World
Series: 500 Years of America
Context
Material
Diameter: 38.8 mm
Weight: 31.1 g
Silver weight: 31.07 g
Thickness: 4 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard44
Numista: #53638
Value
Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95
Bullion value: $88.32
Obverse
Description:
King facing right, date beneath.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
RDM
1990
RDM
1990
Translation:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
RDM
1990
RDM
1990
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Description:
Balboa facing left, ship beside him, value below.
Inscription:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
· 50 DOLLARS ·
· 50 DOLLARS ·
Script: Latin
Edge
Inscripted
Legend:
Discoverer Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Categories
| Person> Explorer |
| Transportation> Watercraft |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | — | 60,000 | Proof |
Series: 500 Years of America
💎 Very Rare