© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.22 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bust of Cook 3/4 facing left above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMES COOK
2008
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2008 coin from Cook Islands 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 and sought-after collector's item.
