Summary

Australia
James Cook Bicentennary 1970 (AD)
Mint: Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett Set No. 353
Other Details: This is one of more than 40 different commemorative medal issues inspired by the 1970 bicentenary of Captain James Cook's arrival in Australia.

Physical Description

Bust of James Cook left; around, 200TH ANNIVERSARY . 1770 . 1970 below bust in small letters the artist's initials, WG

Obverse Description

Bust of James Cook left; around, 200TH ANNIVERSARY . 1770 . 1970 below bust in small letters the artist's initials, WG

Reverse Description

Australian Arms

Edge Description

Stamped 206 ( 18CT )

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