200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Discovery of Hawaii) 1978 front 200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Discovery of Hawaii) 1978 back
200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Discovery of Hawaii) 1978 photo
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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II Discovery of Hawaii

1978 year
Gold (.900) 16.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
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
References
Numista
N#104927
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
1978 FM 621 - - - - - -

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