| Coin | Gold Half Gram 2022 Ancient Greece - Alexander the Great |
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The Cook Islands, a sovereign state in free association with New Zealand, uses two official legal tender currencies. The New Zealand Dollar circulates in parallel with the local Cook Islands Dollar; at the same time, the government also authorises many legal tender coins in the Cook Islands Dollar currency for collector's purposes. Many of them are in standard sizes, including the half gram (0.5 g) of gold mini-coin format - such as this coin.
This coin is part of the Ancient Greece series and is dedicated to Alexander the Great.
Also known as Alexander III or Alexander of Macedonia, he is widely regarded as one of the finest generals in history. He showed unusual versatility both in combining different arms and in adapting his tactics to defying opponents. Alexander’s short reign marks a decisive moment in the history of Europe and Asia. His expeditions and personal interest in scientific investigation brought many advances in the knowledge of geography and natural history. |
| Mint | unknown |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
15,000
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| Producer | CIT Coin Invest |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).
Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II 5 DOLLARS COOK ISLANDS 2022.
The lettering is in Ancient Greek style. |
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| Reverse | |
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On a textured background, the obverse of the coin shows the helmeted portrait of Alexander III of Macedonia (also known as Alexander the Great), as it appeared on his coinage.
There is no inscription. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
(none) |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: silk-finish proof.
Packaging: in capsule, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
CIT Item ID: 29992
It seems that the coin was produced (organised) by CIT but struck by B.H. Mayer whose name is also on the certificate. |
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