50 Dollars – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Mercury, God of trade and commerce

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 7.78 g

Gold weight: 7.78 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Gold

Standard: Silver quarter ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

Numista: #73831

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $1295.08

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, denomination below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

50 DOLLARS

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

50 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Inscription:

MERCURY · GOD OF TRADE & COMMERCE

2008

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	3,000	BU

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