200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1979 front 200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1979 back
200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1979 photo
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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook

1979 year
Gold (.900) 16.6 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Cook Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
200 Dollars 200 NZD = USD 124
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16.6 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#104938
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Bird flying right above banner and flowers, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LEGACY OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
NIL INTENTATUM RELIQUIT
900 1000 FINE GOLD
· 200 DOLLARS ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing on the Cook Islands in 1779. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a map of the Cook Islands and a representation of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Resolution. 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
1979 FM 1939 - - - - - -

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