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| Issuer | Government of the Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Reference(s) | KM# 1530 |
| Obverse description | Fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted with a tiara and draped neckline. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs across the upper field, with COOK ISLANDS continuing along the right periphery. The denomination 1 DOLLAR appears in the lower field beneath the bust. The design is rendered in high relief against a polished field typical of proof-quality miniature gold coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Forward-facing portrait of King Henry VI of England, depicted as a young monarch wearing a distinctive flat-topped cap and draped robes, rendered in a style reminiscent of medieval portraiture. The arc legend HISTORY OF THE ROYAL FAMILY - HENRY VI runs along the periphery from the lower left to the lower right. The date 2008 appears in the lower left field. The portrait occupies the central field against a smooth, reflective background consistent with proof finishing. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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