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| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Watermark visible when held to light |
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The Cook Islands dollar was introduced in 1972, giving this self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand its own currency — though New Zealand dollars circulate interchangeably and the Cook Islands dollar is not accepted outside the islands. The 1987 series, of which this is a part, was printed by Note Printing Australia in Melbourne, which has handled Pacific island currency production for decades.
Watermark-only security on a 1987 issue reflects the relatively low counterfeiting risk assessed for a currency with such a narrow circulation base. The series is modestly scarce in high grades due to the small population and limited banking infrastructure on the islands.