5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (81st Birthday of the Emperor)
Cook Islands • 5 Dollars • Silver (.999) • 2014
- Denomination
- 5 Dollars
- Issuer
- Cook Islands
- Struck
- 2014
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 2168
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Where it came from
This 5-dollar coin was issued by the Cook Islands in 2014 to commemorate the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito of Japan. Such issues are characteristic of the Cook Islands' long-standing program of commemorative numismatics, which frequently celebrates international figures and global milestones to appeal to thematic collectors worldwide.
The coin features a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, as she serves as the constitutional head of state for the Cook Islands, while the reverse depicts imagery associated with the Japanese Imperial House. The design reflects the formal, dignified aesthetic common to commemorative base-metal and precious metal coins produced by private mints under contract for small island nations during this period.
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