20 Tene - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; James Cook
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 NZD = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Two Pacific Triton shells
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
JB
FM
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Alternating reeded and lettered sections
Lettering: 1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a portrait of Captain James Cook on the other, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Cook's arrival in the Cook Islands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Tene - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; James Cook) 1978 coin.
