© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook
2000 year| Gold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 20 Pounds 20 GBP = USD 26 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#352825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capitan Cook bust right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
225th ANNIVERSARY OF POSSESSION BY CAPT. COOK
· 20 POUNDS ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Captain James Cook, a famous British explorer and navigator who led three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, and is credited with the discovery of several islands, including South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, where this coin was issued.