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50 Dollars (American history) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500 Years of America 1492 - 1992 Series

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 60,000

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 28.77 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #89

Numista: #88497

Value

Exchange value: 50 NZD = $29.95

Bullion value: $81.75

Obverse

Description:

King facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1990

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1990

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Henry Hudson at right, ship at left, denomination below.

Inscription:

500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992

50 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Legend:

HENRY HUDSON WITH THE DISCOVERY

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	60,000

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