Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Somebody mentioned this in the comments, and here it is. A three dollar bill from the Cook Islands

 


The Cook Islands $3 bill, featuring the iconic image of Ina and the shark, is unique collector's item and has been in circulation since 1987.


The Reverse:


This is the design originally issued in 1987.  There is a modified version issued in 2021.  In my opinion the 1987 version is better.

The Cook Islands are a self-governing country that is freely associated with the New Zealand. It contains fifteen islands and has land and ocean combined. 


12 comments:

  1. I can certainly do without nudity on my currency. Also, that can't be comfortable.
    - macxcool

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    1. Many cultures have not been cursed with Roman Catholic (and/or fundamental Christian) guilt over naked bodies. They just don't think that it is a big deal to see tits or bare bottoms.

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    2. The only putz is the one making the putz comment. And since you used a Yiddish term, you probably are deeply confounded with "Jewish" guilt.

      Ah Zoy!!!

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    3. I can certainly do without "In God We Trust" on my money, since Mammon ain't my god. Should put "Mind Your Business" back on them bills.

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  2. Yup, tits are my favorite.

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  3. We need more art and inspirational designs like this on our currency. Alas, I fear the future is Apple Pay, Bitcoin and Social Credit scores.

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  4. The 1916 United States Standing Liberty Quarter featured Lady Liberty with her right breast exposed a shield covered her left. As you can imagine public outcry caused the design to be changed the next year.

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    1. The only coins featuring a good looking Lady Liberty were the 'Peace' series silver dollars.

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    2. Look at the mercury dime. That's not Mercury, it is "Lady Liberty" wearing a winged cap. No jive! Look it up. What a fox, a real babe that one!

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  5. Bank note world. About 4 bucks each.

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  6. "As counterfeit as a 3 dollar bill . . . "

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