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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Planetary Alignment
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#1106 |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large central coloured medallion depicting a dramatic solar system scene commemorating the rare planetary alignment of 5 May 2000, showing the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn rendered in vivid polychrome enamel with coloured orbital arcs against a black field. Surrounding this central disc is a broad annular band divided into six segments, each bearing the name of a planet alongside its astronomical symbol and the corresponding Greek or Roman deity name, accompanied by a sculpted relief figure of that deity. The arc legend PLANETARY ALIGNMENT 5 MAY 2000 runs along the upper border, while the lower border carries the inscription 10 OZ .999 SILVER 10 DOLLARS. The entire design is framed by a plain raised rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | PLANETARY ALIGNMENT 5 MAY 2000 MARS ♂ MARS JUPITER ♃ ZEUS SATURN ♄ SATURN EARTH ⊕ TELLUS SUN ☉ HELIOS MERCURY ☿ HERMES VENUS ♀ VENUS 10 OZ .999 SILVER 10 DOLLARS |
| Edge | Reeded |
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