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5 Dollars (Discovery of America) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America

Context

Year: 1991

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 20.4 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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References

KM: #217

Numista: #63712

Value

Exchange value: 5 NZD = $2.99

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

COOK ISLANDS

1991

RDM

Translation:

ELIZABETH II
COOK ISLANDS
1991
RDM

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Columbus facing his ship, the Santa Maria.

Inscription:

500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1942 - 1992

5 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1991	—	—

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