1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2009 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2009 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2009 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II James Cook

2009 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 25 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Period
Republic (1987-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1 Dollar 1 FJD = USD 0.45
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
25 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#294258
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ship to the right, portrait of James Cook in cameo to the left, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GREAT EXPLORERS OF THE PACIFIC
JAMES COOK
$1

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2009 from Fiji made of Gold plated copper-nickel weighing 25g is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's arrival in Fiji. The coin's design includes an image of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, as well as a traditional Fijian canoe and a depiction of a Fijian warrior. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.