Cook Islands 50 Dollars - 500 Years of America - Pizarro (1991)

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Country Cook Islands
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1991
Value 50 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1972-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 31.10 g
Diameter 38.86 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑


Commemorative issue
500 Years of America 1492 - 1992 Series

Obverse
Crowned effigy of queen Elizabeth II facing right, date below

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
RDM
1991

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse
Bust of helmed Pizarro looking right at left; crowned shield of arms at right. Denomination below.

Lettering:
500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992
50 DOLLARS

Edge
Smooth with inscription

Lettering: FRANCISCO PIZARRO * CONQUEROR OF INCA EMPIRE *

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