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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II James Cook; Set Issue
1978 year| Silver (.500) | 27.30 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 27.30 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Polynesian warblers by nest in branches, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE DOLLARS
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's third and final voyage to the Pacific, during which he discovered the Cook Islands in 1773. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Captain Cook's ship, the Resolution, on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 3659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (James Cook; Set Issue) 1978 coin.
