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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Helvetia
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS IRB 5 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | Standing figure of Helvetia, the allegorical personification of Switzerland, depicted in classical draped robes and rendered in the style of the historic Swiss Federal shooting festival thalers. She rests her left hand upon a heraldic shield bearing the Swiss cross and holds a long lance or spear in her right hand. The legend CLASSIC GOLD arcs across the upper left field, with HELVETIA inscribed vertically along the right periphery. The date 2019 appears in the left field, and the inscriptions 1/2 G .9999 FINEST GOLD are arranged along the lower arc, denoting the weight and fineness of the coin. |
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The "Helvetia" in this issue refers to the Swiss Confederation's long-running allegorical figure, borrowed here as part of Cook Islands' ongoing series of fractional gold miniatures paying tribute to classic world coin designs. Cook Islands has functioned for decades as a compliant issuing authority for collectors who want legal-tender framing around bullion or commemorative pieces — the coins are authorized by the island government but conceived, marketed, and distributed almost entirely through European and North American numismatic trade channels.
At 0.5 grams of .9999 fine gold, these were never intended to circulate. The KM#2735 assignment confirms catalog recognition, but production and distribution records remain with the issuing dealer rather than any public mint report.