1 Dollar (Voyage of James Cook) – Cook Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 250th Anniversary of the Voyage of James Cook
Context
Year: 1978
Issuer: Cook Islands
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1972)
Demonetization: 1 May 2016
Total mintage: 8,054
Material
Diameter: 38.5 mm
Weight: 27.2 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard7a
Numista: #51037
Value
Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60
Obverse
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1978
1978
Translation:
ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1978
1978
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Description:
Tangaroa, Polynesian creator god.
Inscription:
$1 $1
Script: Latin
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded with smooth section for lettering
Legend:
1728 CAPTAIN COOK 1978
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Franklin Mint | (FM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | FM | 1,000 | Matte | |
| 1978 | FM | 6,287 | Proof | |
| 1978 | FM | 767 | Special Uncirculated |
💎 Very Rare