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1 Dollar (Captain James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 230th anniversary of the death of Captain James Cook

Context

Year: 2009

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 11 mm

Weight: 0.5 g

Gold weight: 0.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #300306

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Bullion value: $83.26

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II · COOK ISLANDS

· 9999 FINE GOLD · 2009 · ONE DOLLAR ·

Translation:

ELIZABETH II · COOK ISLANDS

· 9999 FINE GOLD · 2009 · ONE DOLLAR ·

Script: Latin

Language: English

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Captain James Cook with HMS Endeavour behind him.

Inscription:

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK

1728 - 1779

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2009	—	10,000	Proof

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