| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arnold Machin Reverse: George James Berry |
| In circulation to | 1 May 2016 |
| Reference(s) | KM#6.3 |
| Obverse description | Young bust right, date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS 1979 |
| Reverse description | F.A.O. logo, Bonito fish, denomination upper left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 50 FAO |
| Edge | Segmented reeding |
| Mint | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1979 FM - Matte - 9 000 1979 FM - Proof - 4 058 1979 FM - Special Uncirculated - 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 9517514310 |
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