Medal for James Cook bicentenary, 1970

This is one of more than 40 different commemorative medal issues inspired by the 1970 bicentenary of Captain James Cook's arrival in Australia. The popularity of the event is indicated by the fact that over 4000 of these large gold medals were made.

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Obverse – Bust of James Cook facing left with the legend around 200TH ANNIVERSARY 1770 – 1970.		Reverse – Australian Arms.

Purchased, 1977