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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Lion
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Weight | 1.24412 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic, finely detailed depiction of a male African lion standing in three-quarter profile to the right, rendered with careful attention to its full mane and muscular form; sparse ground cover and rocky outcroppings are indicated in the lower field. The legend ENDANGERED WILDLIFE curves along the upper rim, while the denomination 25 DOLLARS arcs along the lower rim, completing the design of this Endangered Wildlife series issue. |
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Cook Islands issued a wave of small-denomination gold pieces in the early 1990s targeting the collector and investor markets, most struck by the Pobjoy Mint under contract. The 1.244g format corresponds to 1/25 troy ounce — a fraction that saw brief popularity among issuers looking to offer low entry-price gold at a time when spot hovered around $330–$350 per ounce.