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10 Cents (Captain James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Captain 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: 23.6 mm

Weight: 5.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #4a

Numista: #167750

Value

Exchange value: 0.10 NZD = $0.06

Obverse

Description:

Young Elizabeth II bust right, date below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1978

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1978

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Orange, top value

Inscription:

10

JB

FM

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded, with plain lettered segment

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	Special Uncirculated

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