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20 Vatu James Cook
1994 year| Silver (.500) | 20 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1980-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 20 Vatu 20 VUV = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#326427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
James Cook, sitted pointing with his finger a map laid on his knees. On the right pat of the coin island mountains can be seen, including an erupting volcano. Below, a traditional canoe with a sail and people aboard, rowing. Still below, some cliffs and a sailboat, probably the Endeavour, James Cook's ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1728 - 1779 JAMES COOK
20 VATU
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 Vanuatu 20 Vatu coin featuring James Cook is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cook's arrival in Vanuatu, which was then known as the New Hebrides. The coin's design features a portrait of Cook on one side and the Vanuatu coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Vatu (James Cook) 1994 coin.
