Cook Islands 50 Dollars 1990 500 Years of America. Averse: Crowned head right; date below. Lettering: ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS RDM 1990. Reverse: Jacques Cartier at left facing right; denomination below. Lettering: 500 YEARS OF AMERICA 1492-1992 • 50 DOLLARS •. Edge Inscripted Lettering: JACQUES CARTIER WITH THE GRANDE HERMINE. Silver. KM 43