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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Pope Benedict XVI in Bavaria
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted with an elaborate coiffure adorned with a pearl drop earring and a beaded necklace, rendered in high relief against a plain field. The portrait is engraved in a refined, detailed style characteristic of small-format commemorative gold issues. The legend ELIZABETH II and 1 DOLLAR COOK ISLANDS arcs around the upper periphery, while the inscription 1/2 g. 99999 FINEST GOLD curves along the lower portion of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | Right-facing portrait bust of Pope Benedict XVI wearing a white zucchetto and vestments, with his papal coat of arms featuring the Bavarian lozengy shield prominently displayed at his chest. The bust is rendered in fine relief against a polished field. The quoted legend HE WHO BELIEVES IS NEVER ALONE arcs along the upper left periphery, while POPE BENEDICT XVI IN BAVARIA continues around the upper right. The year of issue, 2006, appears in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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