| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 4.60 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Raphael David Maklouf |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#383, Schön#474 |
| Obverse description | The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS RDM 1997 |
| Reverse description | Vasco da Gama |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VASCO DA GAMA $50 14 KT. Africa |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | FM Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1997 FM - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 5915467530 |
| Comments |