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200 Dollars – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Legacy of Capt. James Cook

Context

Year: 1979

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 2,210

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

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: #26

Numista: #104938

Value

Exchange value: 200 NZD = $119.81

Bullion value: $2488.79

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II bust right above date.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1979

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1979

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bird flying over banner and flowers, denomination below.

Inscription:

THE LEGACY OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK

NIL INTENTATUM RELIQUIT

900 1000 FINE GOLD

· 200 DOLLARS ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	FM	271
1979	FM	1,939	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Cook Islands

100 Dollars

1979

10 Cents