20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns, Cook Islands

20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns, Cook Islands, 1972-1983 obverse image20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns, Cook Islands, 1972-1983 reverse image
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cook Islands flagCook Islands
  • Years of Minting:
    1972-1983
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date), The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns 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.

20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Fairy Terns (Binomial name: Sternula nereis), one in flight and the other on a branch. Denomination below.

Engraver:


George James Berry

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Young bust right, date below

Engraver:


Arnold Machin

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS 1972

Reverse:


20 JB

20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Fairy Terns sizes
  • Weight:11.31 g
  • Diameter:28.58 mm
  • Thickness:2.41 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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