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50 Dollars (American history) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500 Years of America Series

Context

Year: 1989

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #46

Numista: #86747

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $89.79

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II, crowned head right, date below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1989

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1989

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Captain James Cook, seated at left, holds a map of the New World.

Inscription:

500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992

50 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK ° DISCOVERER

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1989	—	15,000	Proof

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50 Dollars

1989-1990