20 Cents (James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 250th Birth Anniversary of James Cook

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Demonetization: 1 May 2016

Total mintage: 8,054

Material

Diameter: 28.52 mm

Weight: 11.31 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #14a

Numista: #167395

Value

Exchange value: 0.20 NZD = $0.12

Obverse

Description:

Young facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1978

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1978

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Pacific Triton shells

Inscription:

20

JB

FM

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Alternating reeded and lettered sections

Legend:

1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	FM

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1978	FM	1,000	Matte
1978	FM	6,287	Proof
1978	FM	767

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