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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Apollo 11
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Technique | Milled, Colored |
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| Obverse description | Gold-plated obverse featuring the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, showing a right-facing draped bust of the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs along the left field, '1 DOLLAR' across the upper field, and 'COOK ISLANDS' along the right field, all in raised Latin lettering. The date '2009' appears in the lower exergue beneath the portrait. The overall finish presents a warm gold tone characteristic of the gold-plated surface. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II 1 DOLLAR COOK ISLANDS 2009 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color photographic reproduction of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module 'Eagle' resting on the surface of the Moon, with the American flag planted in the lunar soil to the right. The color image is set within a dark border ring adorned with evenly spaced five-pointed stars in gold. The legend 'ONE SMALL STEP' arcs along the upper border in raised gold lettering, commemorating Neil Armstrong's historic words upon the first lunar landing. The dual dates '1969' and '2009', separated by a central star, appear along the lower border, marking the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. |
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