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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Captain Cook
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Captain James Cook with ship to right and Beaver in foreground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRADERS OF THE WORLD
CAPTAIN JAMES
COOK
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar Captain Cook Silver Crown coin features a unique design that showcases the famous explorer James Cook, who led three voyages to the Pacific Ocean and was the first European to reach Hawaii. The coin's design depicts Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, along with a portrait of the explorer himself. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 10,000 minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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