1 Dollar – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Sir Francis Drake

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 10 g

Silver weight: 5.00 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #268a

Numista: #74728

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Bullion value: $14.49

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

COOK ISLANDS

1996

Translation:

ELIZABETH II
COOK ISLANDS
1996

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake with his ship and coin.

Inscription:

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE 1540-1596

1 DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Edge

MILLED

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	—	Proof

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