1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands, New Zealand

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands, New Zealand, 1970 obverse image1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands, New Zealand, 1970 reverse image
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Image of Capt. James Cooks ship Endeavour sailing right, 1/4 left facing portrait of Cook himself to right, legend above, denomination below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

George James Berry

Obverse

Description:

Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1970

Reverse:

COOK ISLANDS JAMES COOK ONE DOLLAR

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands sizes
  • Weight:27.22 g
  • Diameter:38.74 mm
  • Thickness:3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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