Elizabeth II - 50 Cents 1973 - Cook Islands

Country: Cook Islands, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1973 (1972-1983)
Value: 50 Tene (Cents) (0.50 NZD)
Currency: Dollar (1972-date)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 13.4 g
Diameter: 31.75 mm
Grade: About UNC
Mintage: 19,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Thickness: 2 mm
References: KM# 6.1

Obverse:
Young bust right, date below

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1973

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse:
Bonito fish (Sarda australis), denomination upper left.

Lettering:
50
JB

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge:
Alternating milled and plain sections (five each)

Mint:
FM The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States

Comments:
Bonito fish (Sarda australis) is also called as The Australian bonito, horse mackerel or little bonito fish

Referencia : KM# 6

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Colección : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)