Medal commemorating the bicentenary of James Cook's rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969; reverse

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Medal commemorating the bicentenary of James Cook's rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969; reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the bicentenary of James Cook's rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969. Obverse: Bust of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) (left) in uniform, the globe showing the Pacific Ocean in the background. Reverse: H. M. Bark 'Endeavour', sails furled. Legend: 'BICENTENARY OF JAMES COOK'S REDISCOVERY OF NEW ZEALAND 1769*1969'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2685 Artist: Royal Australian Mint Date: 1969 Medium: bronze Size: 65 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.