LOT104 Captain James Cook Voyage of Discovery 2020 Map-Shaped Silver Coin Cook Islands

Unique and highly collectible 2020 Captain James Cook Voyage of Discovery map-shaped legal tender silver coin issued for the Cook Islands. This innovative silver foil prooflike coin is based on an original chart depicting the three voyages undertaken by Captain James Cook between 1768 and 1780. The piece features a map-shaped design and is presented in its original display folder with accompanying information booklet. Struck from 99.99% pure silver with a weight of 30 grams and issued as legal tender with a face value of five dollars. Limited worldwide mintage of only 1,770 pieces, matching the year Captain Cook first reached the east coast of Australia. An attractive numismatic issue combining Australian exploration history, cartography and precious metal collecting.