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| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | The fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael David Maklouf, depicted as a crowned and draped bust facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, drop earrings, and a necklace. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left periphery and COOK ISLANDS along the right, with the date 1997 placed in the lower exergue. The inscription 1 OZ SILVER 999 appears at the top of the field above the effigy, and the engraver's initials RDM are present on the truncation. A beaded inner border frames the entire composition. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II 1oz SILVER 999 COOK ISLANDS RDM 1997 |
| Reverse description | A facing bust portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair, occupies the central field. The legend DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES arcs around the upper periphery. Flanking the lower portion of the portrait are two small rose devices, symbolising the Princess's association with the English rose. Below the portrait, the commemorative dates 1961 · 1997 are inscribed alongside the Perth Mint's P mintmark, with the denomination ONE DOLLAR displayed along the lower rim. |
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