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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Jewel Beetle
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as sculpted by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, drop earrings, and a pearl necklace. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the upper left field and COOK ISLANDS along the upper right, with the date 2000 positioned in the lower exergue. A fine beaded border encircles the entire design. The engraver's initials RDM appear below the truncation of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, full-color photographic rendition of a Jewel Beetle (family Buprestidae) depicted resting upon a serrated green leaf, occupying the central field of the coin. The beetle's elytra display vivid iridescent coloration in shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple, characteristic of the species. The curved legend AUSTRALIAN INSECT SERIES arcs along the upper portion of the field, while JEWEL BEETLE appears along the lower border. The denomination $1 and the specification 1oz .999 Silver are inscribed in the lower right field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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