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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Cecil Rhodes
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Engraver(s) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
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| Obverse description | Struck in proof finish against a mirror field, the obverse bears the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as modelled by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting the diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left field, while COOK ISLANDS curves along the right periphery, and the date 2009 appears at the bottom of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a high-relief portrait of Cecil John Rhodes facing slightly left, rendered in polished proof finish against a mirror field. To the left of the portrait, a gilt heraldic cartouche depicting Rhodes's coat of arms with a crowned lion passant is applied in gold-plated relief, accompanied by two inset brilliant-cut diamond simulants above it. The upper legend arcs CECIL JOHN RHODES with the life dates 1853-1902 beneath, while the denomination 10 DOLLARS is inscribed at the bottom of the field, the numeral flanked by ornamental scroll motifs. The reverse border is decorated with a fine beaded inner ring. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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