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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Aries
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, drop pearl earring, and a necklace, rendered in the fourth definitive portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left field and COOK ISLANDS along the right field, with the date 2003 positioned in the lower exergue. A fine beaded border runs along the inner rim throughout. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a vibrant polychrome Art Deco-style depiction of a seated female figure dressed in a colorful patterned garment, blowing a trumpet while riding a golden ram, representing the zodiac sign Aries. To the right in the uncolored field, the raised Aries astrological symbol appears above the script legend 'Aries' in italics, with the denomination 50¢ inscribed below. The colored vignette is set within a circular border that contrasts with the dark mirrored field of the reverse. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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