© PCGS
© PCGS
50 Cents - Elizabeth II James Cook
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 13.6 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Bonito fish (Sarda australis)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
JB
FM
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Lettering: 1728 · CAPT. JAMES COOK · 1978
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (James Cook) 1978 from Cook Islands is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's visit to the Cook Islands in 1778. The coin's design includes an image of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Resolution, as well as a depiction of a traditional Polynesian canoe and a map of the Cook Islands. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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