Captain James Cook Silver Medal by IMAGO

Captain James Cook Silver Medal by IMAGOThis silver medallion, issued to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain Cooks death, measures 51mm and was crafted by Imago of Surrey, England, with the edge impressed HJF and fully hallmarked. The obverse features a detailed bust of Captain Cook in uniform, facing left, with a globe beside him and the route of his Pacific explorations highlighted on a map, symbolising his monumental voyages. The reverse presents a vivid scene of Cooks ship, the

Struck in Bombay (indicated by the "B")

contrasting with the image that millions will fondly remember – the grandmother of a nation

This coin is struck from 999 pure silver with exceptional craftsmanship

The Lion of EnglandThe White Greyhound of RichmondThe Yale of BeaufortThe Red Dragon of WalesThe White Horse of HanoverThe White Lion of MortimerThe Unicorn of ScotlandThe Griffin of Edward IIIThe Black Bull of Clarence

ObverseEmblem of Vanuatu with a Melanesian warrior holding a spear in front of a mountain

Grade about Fine

Note: Serial number 1 is for illustrative purposes

a patterned border and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also included in the design

complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

In higher grades the 1925 is a highly valuable and collectable piece

translating to “German Empire 1905 – Five Mark

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