Design Variations, 2020-2021 Cook Islands $2 Double Eagle 1/2 oz. Silver Coins

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  1. Mr. Numismatist

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    Hello everyone,

    I think I just discovered two undocumented design variations of the Cook Islands $2 Double Eagle 1/2 oz. Silver Coins (let me know if I'm not the first to notice).

    This issue (https://en.numista.com/175952) was made 2019-2021. Both varieties can be seen on the 2020 & 2021 issues, but for 2019 I have only been able to find one variety which I call "Type 1". Type 2 for both 2020 and 2021 is definitely the scarcer variety.

    On the obverse, the most noticeable differences are:
    • the font types (especially "E"),
    • the denticles
    • the wood grain of the bell's headstock
    • the Queen's portrait.

    Cook Island 2.png




    On the reverse, the most notable design variations are:
    • the font types
    • the denticles
    • the eagles' feathers
    • the relation of the lettering and the sun's rays



    Cook Island 1.png
     
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