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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Cancer
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Weight | 28 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a small right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II positioned at the top center of the field, flanked by the legend 'ELIZABETH II' to the left and 'COOK ISLANDS' to the right, both arcing along the upper periphery. The denomination 'ONE DOLLAR' is inscribed along the lower arc, bordered by raised dot beading on either side forming a decorative inner and outer rim. At the center of the field rests a prominent twelve-pointed star motif set within a raised circular disc, rendered in a polished relief against the darkened field. The overall design exhibits a high-contrast finish consistent with gold-plated proof-style coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS · ONE DOLLAR · |
| Reverse description | The reverse is dedicated to the zodiac sign Cancer, displaying a boldly rendered stylized crab in high relief occupying the lower portion of the field, its claws and segmented body rendered with fine sculptural detail. To the upper left, the astrological symbol for Cancer is prominently struck in the field. At the center, a raised circular engine-turned disc with radial guilloche lines and a small central perforation serves as a focal design element, representing the celestial or lunar associations of the sign. The darkened background provides a strong contrast to the gold-plated relief elements, enhancing the visual impact of the zodiological composition. No legends or inscriptions appear on the reverse. |
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