Cook Islands 1 dollar, 1978

250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook

Information

NumberKM# 7a
CountryCook Islands
PeriodFree association (1972 - 2027)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyCook Islands dollar
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination1 dollar
Year1978
Subject250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook
Edge typeReeded and smooth section
Edge description'1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978'
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)27.2
Diameter (mm)38.5
Thickness (mm)3

Obverse:

1 dollar 1978, Cook Islands (250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook)

Crowns  Royal family 

Legend
1978
COOK ISLANDS
ELIZABETH II

Creators: Arnold Machin

Reverse

1 dollar 1978, Cook Islands (250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook)

Sculpture 

Legend
$1
JB

Creators: George James Berry (JB)

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
USA, Coatesville (Franklin Mint)FM-1.7676.287


Collection

 1978SET$ *****