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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sea Exploration - James Cook; Silver Proof
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#363257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Capitan Cook facing left, ship on left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPITAN JAMES COOK
1728-1779
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 250th anniversary of James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific, which took place from 1768 to 1771. The coin's design features an image of Cook's ship, the Endeavour, along with a map of the Pacific and a depiction of Cook himself. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
