1969 New Zealand One Dollar Cooks Chart Coin

1969 New Zealand One Dollar Cooks Chart Coin 1969 New Zealand One Dollar Cooks Chart Commemorative Coin This 1969 New Zealand One Dollar coin was issued to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain James Cook's rediscovery of New Zealand in 1769. The reverse of the coin features a detailed engraving of Captain Cook looking over a chart of the New Zealand islands, alongside his ship, the HMS Endeavour. The obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This copper-nickel specimen is a significant piece for collectors of maritime history and Commonwealth coinage, representing a pivotal moment in South Pacific exploration. The coin is presented in a protective flip within a retail bag, preserving its historical imagery and frosted details. 1969 New Zealand One Dollar James Cook Bicentenary Commemorative Coin Condition: The coin appears to be in uncirculated condition, though it exhibits significant surface toning and some dark spotting on both the obverse and reverse. The fields show a dull, matte-like finish common for this issue, with some visible contact marks consistent with long-term storage in a non-airtight holder. The strike is well-defined, capturing the detail in Captain Cook's portrait and the topographical map of New Zealand. This specimen is a copper-nickel circulation strike minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. It was issued to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand in 1769. The reverse design by James Berry features a portrait of Cook alongside a chart of New Zealand and his ship, the Endeavour. The obverse features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. This is a standard business strike and not a proof or silver version. No professional grading is indicated on the packaging. New Zealand, dollar, 1969, Captain Cook, Elizabeth II, coin, numismatics, currency, Cook's Chart, commemorative, heritage coins, silver dollar, collectible, oceania 1969 New Zealand Dollar, Captain Cook Bicentenary, Cooks Chart Coin, Rare NZ Coins, Elizabeth II Coin, New Zealand Currency, Collectible Silver Coins, Numismatics, Heritage Coins, 1769-1969 Commemorative IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a bindi