Cook Islands 20 cents, 1978

250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook

Information

NumberKM# 14a
CountryCook Islands
PeriodFree association (1972 - 2027)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyCook Islands dollar
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination20 cents
Year1978
Subject250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978'
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)11.31
Diameter (mm)28.52
Thickness (mm)1.8

Obverse:

20 cents 1978, Cook Islands (250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook)

Crowns  Royal family 

Legend
COOK ISLANDS
ELIZABETH II

Creators: Arnold Machin

Reverse

20 cents 1978, Cook Islands (250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook)

Nature 

Legend
20

Creators: George James Berry (JB)

Mintage

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


Collection

 1978SET$ *****  
Offers
-user1978 $ 11.09-user1978 $ 15.61