5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Captain James Cook; Gold Proof Issue
2007 year| Gold (.917) | 39.94 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Captain Cook in the style of a ship's wheel, with the dates of his voyage (1768-1771) and the name of his ship, HMS Endeavour, inscribed below. This design was created by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, and was only produced in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
