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5 Dollars (James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 250th Anniversary of Birth of James Cook

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 14,909

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 27.3 g

Silver weight: 13.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #20

Numista: #24545

Value

Exchange value: 5 NZD = $3.00

Bullion value: $39.56

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II 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:

Nest in branches.

Inscription:

FIVE DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Inscripted

Legend:

1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1978	FM	250	Matte
1978	FM	11,000	Proof
1978	FM	3,659	Special Uncirculated

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