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200 Dollars – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Bicentennial of the discovery of Hawaii by Capt. James Cook

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 3,863

Material

Weight: 16.6 g

Gold weight: 14.94 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #22

Numista: #104927

Value

Exchange value: 200 NZD = $119.81

Bullion value: $2489.37

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:

Capt. James Cook and crew.

Inscription:

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK

200 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1978	FM	26	Matte
1978	FM	3,216	Proof
1978	FM	621

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