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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Greatest Leaders of the Millennium
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#882 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara and draped neckline, as engraved by Raphael Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs above to the left, and COOK ISLANDS arcs above to the right, framing the portrait within the field. The date 1997 appears in the lower exergue beneath the bust. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
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| Reverse description | A group portrait in high relief depicting five celebrated historical leaders of the millennium, rendered in a realistic engraved style against a polished proof field. The figures are arranged in a layered composition, with identifiable historical personages including what appears to be medieval rulers and modern statesmen. Flanking laurel branches frame the lower portion of the design. The arc legend GREAT LEADERS OF appears at the top of the field, with THE MILLENNIUM continuing along the lower arc. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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