© Lawrence Chard
© Lawrence Chard
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook
2001 year| Gold (.999) | 1.244 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.244 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
James Cook
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 2001 from Cook Islands made of Gold (.999) weighing 1.244 g is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's voyage to the Pacific. The coin's design includes an image of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, along with a map of the Pacific and a depiction of a Polynesian warrior. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, maritime history, or the explorations of Captain James Cook.
