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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GGP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bust of Capitan James Cook, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPITAN JAMES COOK
ONE POUND
Engraver: Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In Krauze catalogues wrongly listed under year 2007. In fact, coin is dated 2008.Similar silver coin 5 Pounds was issued in 2007, still with Queen's portrait by RDM while the gold 1 Pound is issued in 2008 with new portrait by IRB.
CoA (photos from montbutikken.dk):
Interesting fact
The 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 2008 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) is a unique coin that features a portrait of Captain James Cook, a famous British explorer and navigator, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. It's made of gold (.999) and weighs 1.24 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's birth, and it's a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Captain James Cook) 2008 coin.
