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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Cook Islands
1970 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Image of Capt. James Cook's ship Endeavour sailing right, 1/4 left facing portrait of Cook himself to right, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COOK ISLANDS
JAMES COOK
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Cook Islands by Captain James Cook in 1770 and the Royal visit to New Zealand in 1970.It was issued in the usual square plastic jewel case.
A Proof version of the coin was issued in a small plush case.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1970 Cook Islands $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) is that it has a unique error. Some coins were minted with a misprinted date, showing "197" instead of "1970." This error has become a prized collector's item among numismatists, increasing the coin's value and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25070 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Cook Islands) 1970 coin.
