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New Zealand Commemorative Coin - 1 Dollar coin, 1969, ”Captain Cook Bi-Centenary 1769-1969”. Commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand (1769). The obverse features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, with inscription ”ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1969”. The reverse displays a portrait of Captain James Cook, a map/chart of New Zealand (labeled ”Cook's Chart”), the Endeavour sailing ship, and the inscription ”ONE DOLLAR 1769”. Composition: Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), diameter 38.74mm, weight approximately 27.22 grams. Mintage: 40,000 (Proof) + circulation versions. Sealed in original transparent plastic case with black backdrop bearing inscriptions: ”NEW ZEALAND COMMEMORATING COOK BI-CENTENARY 1769-1969”.