5 Tala - Elizabeth II (Captain Smith and General Jackson) 2003 front 5 Tala - Elizabeth II (Captain Smith and General Jackson) 2003 back
5 Tala - Elizabeth II (Captain Smith and General Jackson) 2003 photo
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5 Tala - Elizabeth II Captain Smith and General Jackson

2003 year
Silver (.999) 31.1000 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Tokelau (New Zealand)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Tala 5 NZD = USD 3.08
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1978-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1000 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#33541
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Capt Smith and Ship General Jackson

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAPT.SMITH . GENERAL JACKSON
$5 LIMA TALA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of historical figures, with Captain James Cook and General Andrew Jackson, who never actually met, but are featured together on this coin as a way to commemorate their contributions to history.