© Benjamin Carthew
© Benjamin Carthew
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2009 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The portrait of Captain James Cook looking right with HMS Endeavour in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
1728 - 1779
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a map of the Pacific Ocean with a sailing ship, representing Cook's voyage. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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