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 200 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook
1979 year| Gold (.900) | 16.6 g | 32 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
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 (James Cook) 1979 coin.