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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II Discovery of Hawaii
1978 yearGold (.900) | 16.6 g | - |
Issuer | Cook Islands |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1978 |
Value | 200 Dollars 200 NZD = USD 124 |
Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 16.6 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#104927 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capt. James Cook with crew, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
200 DOLLARS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's discovery of the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Resolution, on the other side. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1978 FM | 621 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Discovery of Hawaii) 1978 coin.