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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Captain James Cook
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 27.20 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.20 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Tangaroa, Polynesian God of Creation
Script: Latin
Lettering: $1 $1
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded with smooth section for lettering
Lettering: 1728 CAPTAIN COOK 1978
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who is credited with discovering the Cook Islands in 1769. The coin was issued in 1978 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cook's arrival in the islands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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