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© Dazzling Coins
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook
2013 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.22 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#227387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
James Cook with a ship right to him
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXPEDITIONS OF HISTORY
BF
JAMES COOK
1728 - 1779
1oz BIG 10$ AG.999
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 240th anniversary of Captain James Cook's voyage to the Pacific, specifically his visit to the Cook Islands in 1769. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 2,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
