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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2015 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 26.00 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.00 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#424302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Colored picture of Captain James Cook
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
1728 - 1779
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's historic voyage to Tristan da Cunha in 1767. The coin's design features an image of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, along with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's gold plating and copper-nickel composition make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
