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5 Dollars Golden Snowflake
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 2.95 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | An intricately detailed snowflake design fills the entire snowflake-shaped flan, with six primary arms radiating symmetrically from a central hub. Each arm branches into elaborate secondary dendrites rendered in high relief, creating a complex geometric lattice pattern that mirrors the natural crystalline structure of ice. The satin silk finish on the field contrasts with the raised design elements, accentuating the three-dimensional depth of the composition. No inscriptions or legends appear on the reverse. The overall design fully utilizes the shaped flan, with the outline of the coin itself forming the outermost extremities of the snowflake. |
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Cook Islands has issued gold fractional pieces under its authority since the 1970s, functioning effectively as a bullion licensing arrangement — the islands retain nominal issuing rights while production and distribution run through external mints and dealers. At 0.5 g of .9999 gold, this piece contains just enough metal to satisfy legal tender classification while remaining aimed squarely at the gift and novelty collector market rather than any circulation function.