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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bears
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A adult polar bear stands facing left in the central field, accompanied by two cubs resting in the foreground on an icy surface, conveying a naturalistic wildlife composition. The legend FIVE DOLLARS arcs along the upper left, with 999·9 GOLD and 1/20th OZ along the upper right. A small mint mark appears near the upper rim. The denomination $5 is inscribed in the lower field beneath the design. The reverse is struck in proof quality with frosted devices set against a polished background. |
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| Mintage | 1996 |
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Cook Islands issued a wave of small-format gold pieces through the 1990s under licensing arrangements that had little to do with the islands themselves — the polar bear subject was aimed squarely at the international bullion novelty market, competing directly with similar fractional issues from Canada and Australia. The .9999 fineness matches the Royal Canadian Mint's standard, a deliberate marketing choice.