New Zealand Bicentenary of James Cook's Voyage 1769-1969 Medallion

New Zealand Bicentenary of James Cook's Voyage 1769-1969 MedallionThe Bicentenary of James Cooks Voyage 17691969 commemorates 200 years since Captain James Cooks historic first expedition to the Pacific aboard HMS Endeavour. This voyage, commissioned by the Royal Society, aimed to observe the transit of Venus and led to Cooks detailed mapping of New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia. Celebrated through coins, medals, and exhibitions, the bicentenary honoured Cooks enduring contributions to exploration,

He wears his most recognizable attire of a tattered red karate gi

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Since he first hopped into Beatrix Potter’s imagination

Despite being heavily outnumbered and surrounded

Below the scene container of wine

It is a moving symbol for remembrance in Australia: constantly burning

each 40mm coin is set within an individually numbered Royal Australian Mint case

Delicate ice crystals gracefully floating through the air

also known as tic tac toe

Legendary mintage collectible - only 1

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The vivid reds and purples of coral are magnificent against the serene turquoise of the ocean – illuminated by rays of sunlight piercing the water