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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Kakapo
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Engraver(s) | Raphael David Maklouf |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earring, with a draped neckline, as rendered by engraver Raphael David Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left periphery and COOK ISLANDS along the right, with the date 1993 positioned in the lower exergue. The initials RDM appear on the truncation of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | Highly detailed close-up portrait of a Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus), the critically endangered flightless parrot of New Zealand, depicted in three-quarter view occupying the majority of the coin's field, its intricately engraved plumage rendered with fine relief work. The legend ENDANGERED arcs along the upper left periphery and WILDLIFE along the upper right, separated by the bird's head. The denomination 50 DOLLARS is inscribed along the lower border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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