Cook Islands Dollar
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The Cook Islands dollar exists primarily as commemorative coins; NZD functions as the practical everyday currency; Cook Islands is a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand; citizens hold NZ citizenship; tourism (~70% of GDP) and black pearl exports are primary earners; unique marine conservation zone; Pacific remote beauty tourism (Rarotonga, Aitutaki); population ~17,000 (with ~80,000 Cooks Islanders living in NZ and Australia)
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Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Cook Islands Dollar.
CKD
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
$
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Cent Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Cook Islands
Cook Islands Government (Treasury)
Cook Islands Government (Treasury)
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (NZD co-circulates; CKD pegged at 1:1 with NZD)
Classified as Fiat (NZD co-circulates; CKD pegged at 1:1 with NZD) in global trade networks
Banknotes
NZD banknotes used; CKD not issued in paper form
Coins
CKD $1
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Cook Islands Dollar, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Cook Islands Government (Treasury).
CKD Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Cook Islands Dollar's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A (NZD-pegged); cheaper imports; lower tourism and pearl revenues when NZD strengthens
Weak Currency Impact
N/A (NZD-pegged); higher tourism revenues; more attractive for NZ/Australian visitors when NZD strong
Remittance Role
Cook Islands receives significant remittances from large diaspora in New Zealand and Australia; remittances are major income source for island households; ~80,000+ Cook Islanders in NZ/Australia vs 17,000 at home
Central Bank Tools
NZD peg mechanism (automatic), Government budget management, Banking oversight
Common Questions About Cook Islands Dollar
Everything you need to know about CKD exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.