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250 Dollars (James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 1,982

Material

Diameter: 32.5 mm

Weight: 17.9 g

Gold weight: 16.11 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #23

Numista: #104848

Value

Exchange value: 250 NZD = $149.76

Bullion value: $2686.70

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II bust right above date.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1978

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1978

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Cook left, above value and fineness.

Inscription:

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK · 250th ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH

900/1000 FINE GOLD

· 250 DOLLARS ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1978	FM	25	Matte
1978	FM	1,757	Proof
1978	FM	200

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200 Dollars

1978

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