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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#393299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Captain James Cook
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
1OZ. 999 SILVER
AGE OF
DISCOVERY
2003
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Captain James Cook's voyages to the Pacific, specifically his visit to the Cook Islands in 1769. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, anchored in a harbor, surrounded by palm trees and a map of the Cook Islands. This design is not only visually appealing but also historically significant, as it highlights the important role that Captain Cook played in exploring and mapping the Pacific region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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