© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Cook's Pacific Voyages
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Captain James Cook's portrait along with his ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COOK'S PACIFIC VOYAGES
1728-1779
5 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's third and final voyage to the Pacific, which took place from 1776 to 1780. 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. The coin was issued by Niue, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, and has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
