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A new coin, a capsule.
The 1992 Cook Islands 50 Dollars “Endangered Wildlife – Lemur” silver Proof coin is a powerful tribute to global conservation efforts and the fragile beauty of rare species. Struck in fine silver, this impressive issue highlights the importance of protecting endangered fauna through detailed numismatic art.
The reverse features two elegantly engraved lemurs standing on tree branches. One faces forward with alert posture and raised tail, while the other turns in profile, its long, curved tail arching upward in a graceful silhouette. The texture of their fur, slender limbs, and expressive faces are carefully rendered, while a distant rocky landscape appears subtly in the background. The inscriptions “ENDANGERED WILDLIFE” and “50 DOLLARS” frame the design. Frosted relief contrasts with mirrored Proof fields, enhancing the depth of every detail.
The obverse presents the crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” and the date “1992.” Lemurs, native primarily to Madagascar, are among the world’s most threatened primates due to habitat loss. This coin stands as both a collectible and a reminder of conservation responsibility, making it an outstanding addition for wildlife and environmental theme collectors.
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| Item type | Coin / Collector coins |
| Internal Reference | CK1139 |
| Nominal sum | 50 dollars |
| Nominal, number | 50 |
| Weight, g | 20.00 |
| Diameter, mm | 38.6 |
| Quality of coinage | Proof |
| Mintage | 10000 |
| Capsule | Yes |
| CoA | No |
| Case | No |
| Country | Australia and Oceania / Cook Islands |
| Certification | Uncertified |
| Year | 1992 |
| Bimetal | No |
| Coin material | Silver / Ag 925 |
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