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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Capricorn
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Weight | 28 g |
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| Obverse description | A small effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right is positioned at the top of the field, flanked by a beaded border running along the inner rim. The central field features a raised circular boss bearing a multi-pointed star in relief, surrounded by a concentric ring with a polished gold-plated finish. The circumferential legend reads ELIZABETH II to the upper left and COOK ISLANDS to the upper right, with ONE DOLLAR inscribed along the lower arc, all in Latin capital letters. The overall design employs a two-tone effect, with the star medallion rendered in contrasting silver and gold tones against the broader gilt field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Cook Islands issued a long-running series of zodiac dollars in the early 2000s, produced primarily for the collector and souvenir market rather than any genuine circulation purpose. The gold plating on copper-nickel flans was a cost-reduction measure that allowed the series to be marketed at accessible price points while retaining a nominal legal tender status — a arrangement Cook Islands has employed across dozens of commemorative programs through its relationship with New Zealand.