Cook Islands Coins
The Cook Islands, an island country in free association with New Zealand, has a unique numismatic history that reflects its political and economic evolution. Currently, the official currency is the Cook Islands dollar, which coexists with the New Zealand dollar in the archipelago.
Monetary history
Prior to the introduction of the Cook Islands dollar in 1987, the archipelago used the New Zealand dollar as its official currency. This transition marked an important milestone in the islands' financial autonomy. However, the New Zealand dollar remains legal tender and widely used in the country, reflecting the strong economic ties between the two nations.
Numismatic landmarks
The Cook Islands are known in the numismatic world for their commemorative and collector coins. Most notably, the country's first gold coin was issued in 1970, commemorating the bicentennial of the discovery of the islands by Captain James Cook. In addition, in 2006, the Cook Islands launched a 3D holographic silver coin, a technological innovation in the field of minting that attracted the attention of collectors from all over the world.
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Flag | |
| Coin | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| 1€ | 1,80$ |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Avarua |
| ISO2 | CK |
| ISO3 | COK |
| Catalogued coins | 100 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Cook Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
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10 dollars (XXV Olympic Games - Barcelona 92 - Running)
10 dollars (African Elephant)
5 dollars (World Soccer Championship - USA 94)
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