1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 2009 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 2009 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 2009 photo
© Perth Mint

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook

2009 year
Silver (.999) 31.135 g 40.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.135 g
Diameter
40.6 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230025
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The letter C with Captain James Cook and his ship and the Australian map showing his journey in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
1728-1779

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Captain James Cook's voyage to the Cook Islands in 1769. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Captain Cook's ship, the Endeavour, on the other. The coin was issued in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Cook's arrival in the Cook Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1779 - - - - - -

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