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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Matterhorn
| Issuer | Government of the Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 2022 - Proof - 5,000 |
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The Cook Islands has issued small-format gold pieces under its own authority since the 1970s, a practice made possible by its status as a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand — giving it full power to issue currency while New Zealand retains responsibility for defense and foreign affairs. The Matterhorn, straddling the Swiss-Italian border, has no political connection to the Cook Islands whatsoever; its appearance here reflects the modern bullion and collector market's appetite for iconic imagery rather than any numismatic or geographic logic.
At 0.5 grams, this is essentially a novelty fractional, priced on melt plus a substantial premium.