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New Zealand - 1969 - One Dollar - KM40 - Cook’s Voyage - Bi-Centenary - Unc
Product Description
New Zealand - 1969 - One Dollar - KM40 - Cook’s Voyage - Bi-Centenary - Unc
Country | New Zealand |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1969 |
Value | 1 Dollar (1 NZD) |
Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | 2.9 mm |
Shape | Round |
References | KM# 40 |
Commemorative Issue
200th anniversary of Captain Cook's Voyage
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND
1969
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Right-facing portrait of Captain Cook to left of map of New Zealand with Captain Cook's ship Endeavour to right, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
COOK'S CHART
1769
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: COMMEMORATING COOK BI-CENTENARY 1769-1969