Cook IslandsCook Islands 5 cents, 1978
250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook
Cook Islands 5 cents 1978
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Information
| Number | KM# 3a |
|---|---|
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Period | Free association (1972 - 2027) |
| Ruler | Elizabeth II |
| Currency | Cook Islands dollar |
| Coin type | Commemorative coins |
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Year | 1978 |
| Subject | 250th Anniversary - Birth of James Cook |
| Edge type | Lettered |
| Edge description | '1728·CAPT. JAMES COOK·1978' |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Composition | Copper-Nickel |
| Weight (g) | 2.83 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.41 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1 |
Obverse:
 | Crowns Royal family Legend Creators: Arnold Machin |
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Reverse
 | Flowers Legend Creators: George James Berry (JB) |
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Mintage
| Mint | Mark | Mintage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | BU | Proof | ||
| USA, Coatesville (Franklin Mint) | FM | - | 1.767 | 6.287 |