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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Love Angel
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A cherubic love angel depicted in relief at center, shown from the waist up with large outspread wings, resting its arms and chin upon an open book adorned with leafy vine sprigs beneath. The figure's face is youthful and serene, with curled hair and a naturalistic expression. The inscription LOVE ANGEL arcs prominently across the upper field in bold raised lettering. The lower exergue bears the weight, denomination, and fineness inscription: 1.2 GMS 5 Dollars .9999 AU. |
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Part of a wave of small-denomination gold issues Cook Islands licensed through the 1990s, this piece was produced primarily for the gift and novelty market rather than numismatic circulation. The Cook Islands' willingness to lease its monetary authority for such series made it one of the most prolific small-nation issuers of the decade — few of these coins ever reached the islands themselves.