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100 Dollars (Second Return of Captain James Cook) – Cook Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Second Return of Captain James Cook

Context

Year: 1975

Issuer: Cook Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 24,547

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 9.6 g

Gold weight: 8.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #13

Numista: #63733

Value

Exchange value: 100 NZD = $59.91

Bullion value: $1441.38

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II bust right, date below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS

1975

Translation:

ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS
1975

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Ship with value above.

Inscription:

BICENTENARY·RETURN TO ENGLAND FROM SECOND VOYAGE, 1775

900/1000 FINE GOLD

100 DOLLARS

JB

FM

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1975	FM	17,000	Proof
1975	FM	7,447
1975	FM	100	BU

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