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Medal - James Cook Bicentenary
| Location | New Zealand |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Weight | 32.92 g |
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| Obverse description | Central bust of Captain James Cook in naval uniform and bicorne hat, facing slightly left, in high relief. Two sailing ships flank the bust in the field, identified by legends below as 'DISCOVERY' (left) and 'RESOLUTION' (right). The circular legend 'THIRD PACIFIC VOYAGE' arcs around the upper rim, with 'CAPT JAMES COOK R.N. F.R.S. 1776 * 1779' inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central heraldic shield bearing a globe and two six-pointed stars, surmounted by an anchor with rope, supported by two leafy branches — an oak branch with acorns to the left and a flowering cherry blossom branch to the right. The legend 'COOK BICENTENARY' arcs around the upper rim with dates '1776' and '1976' flanking the shield vertically. The issuer's name 'EASTERN AND CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK NEW ZEALAND' is inscribed in the lower field, with engravers' initials 'JB' and 'ME' visible in the lower field. |
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