© owatchman
© owatchman
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | - |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Size | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of Captain James Cook with ship's wheel and sailing ship in background and date right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE CROWN
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's voyage to Tristan da Cunha in 1767. The coin's design features a portrait of Captain Cook and an image of the island's iconic volcano, the island's coat of arms, and the inscription "TRISTAN DA CUNHA" and "CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1767-2014". This coin is a unique and collectible item for anyone interested in numismatics, maritime history, or the history of exploration.
