5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Cook Islands

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Cook Islands, 1972-1983 obverse image5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Cook Islands, 1972-1983 reverse image
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait 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), The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.00-$7.99

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

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Hibiscus flower behind value.

Engraver:

George James Berry

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II to right above date.

Engraver:

Arnold Machin

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS 1974

Reverse:

5 JB

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.43 mm
  • Thickness:1.45 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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