1 Dollar 2005, XX Winter Olympic Games, Turin 2006 [Cook Islands]

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1 Dollar 2005, XX Winter Olympic Games, Turin 2006 [Cook Islands]
  • Country: Cook Islands
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 32 g
  • Name: XX Winter Olympic Games, Turin 2006
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 dollar
  • Currency unit: Dollar
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 1173
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Reverse
    The central part of the reverse features a relief image of the Mole Antonelliana tower, a symbol of the Italian city of Turin. From behind the tower, like sun rays, emerge the rays of a snowflake. Against their background are images of winter sports athletes: a hockey player on the left and a figure skater on the right. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the English text: 'WINTER GAMES TURIN'. Along the lower edge is the inscription in English: 'ONE DOLLAR'.
  • Obverse
    To the left and right along the rim are inscriptions in English: 'ELIZABETH II' and 'COOK ISLANDS', with the mint year 2005 below. The central part features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right.

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