2½ Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1973-1974 front 2½ Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1973-1974 back
2½ Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1973-1974 photo
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2½ Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook

 
Silver (.925) 27.35 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1973-1974
Value
2.5 Dollars 2.5 NZD = USD 1.55
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27.35 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16322
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Two 3 masted ships sailing left above a world map with Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMES COOK'S SECOND PACIFIC VOYAGE
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
JB
TWO AND A HALF DOLLARS

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Captain James Cook on the other, commemorating his voyages to the Cook Islands in the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  12000 - - - - - -
1974  12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1973-1974 coin.