Cook Islands 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1978

2nd portrait; James Cook

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cook Islands Cook Islands
Currency Dollar (1972 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1978
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 19.41
Demonetized 1 May 2016

Description

5 Cents from Cook Islands. Issued in 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19.41 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Young bust of Elizabeth II to right above date.
Reverse
Hibiscus flower, denomination below.
Edge
Smooth with inscription

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1978 FM 1K — Matte 9%
1978 FM 6.3K € 2,30 Proof 84%
1978 FM 767 — Special Uncirculated 14%

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