Cook Islands 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2016
The Great Tea Race
Information
Country
Cook Islands
Cook Islands
Currency
Dollar
(1972 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2016
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Cook Islands. Issued in 2016. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, right.
- Reverse
- The design of this coin is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race, depicting their full sails with an astonishing high relief.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.5K | Proof |
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