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Medal - Bicentenary of Captain Cook's Second Voyage
| Location | New Zealand |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Captain James Cook in relief at center, set within a decorative ship's wheel motif. The circumferential legend reads 'BICENTENARY OF SECOND VOYAGE . 1772-1774' around the upper field, with the date 1972 above the bust. The issuer's name 'HAWKE'S BAY & GISBORNE SAVINGS BANK NEW ZEALAND' appears in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Central design depicting two sailing vessels, H.M.S. Resolution and H.M.S. Adventure, in relief against a globe background showing the Pacific Ocean with the outlines of Australia and New Zealand in the lower field. Radiating lines from the top suggest sunrays. The legend around the lower rim identifies the ships and dates of the voyage. |
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| Reverse lettering | PACIFIC // OCEAN NEW ZEALAND H.M.S. ADVENTURE . 1772-4 . H.M.S. RESOLUTION |
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