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1 Dollar - Charles III Battle of Midway
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central composition depicting a large World War II-era aircraft carrier (USS Yorktown, CV-5) underway at sea, rendered in high relief with finely detailed superstructure and flight deck; two Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter aircraft are shown in flight to the upper left of the vessel. In the lower centre of the field, an inset circular portrait shows the uncrowned effigy of King Charles III facing right, engraved by Dominique Thiébaut (initials DT below the bust), with the legend ONE DOLLAR · CHARLES III · COOK ISLANDS arranged in a circle around the portrait. The arc legend COURAGE, SACRIFICE, VICTORY appears along the upper rim, while 4-7 JUNE 1942 is inscribed at the lower left and 1OZ .9999 AG at the lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Battle of Midway, fought June 4–7, 1942, is widely considered the turning point of the Pacific War — the moment the Imperial Japanese Navy lost its offensive initiative after four fleet carriers were sunk in a single engagement. Cook Islands has issued commemorative silver dollars under licensing arrangements for decades, with the series format leaning heavily on anniversaries and military themes marketed primarily to collector audiences in North America and Europe.
Charles III's effigy began appearing on Commonwealth coinage following Elizabeth II's death in September 2022, making 2024 among the earliest years for his portrait to circulate across the full range of Cook Islands issues.