Medal commemorating the bicentenary of Cook's second voyage, 1969

Medal commemorating the bicentenary of Cook's second voyage, 1969. Obverse: Port bow view of HMS 'Endeavour' under all plain sail. Legend: '1769. JAMES COOK.1969 NEW ZEALAND'. Reverse: Inscription, '1969 JAMES COOK BI-CENTENARY HAWKE'S BAY & GISBORNE SAVINGS BANK'. The following were struck: Gold, 2; silver inlaid with gold 1500; silver, 1800; bronze and copper.

Object Details

ID: MEC2085
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: James Berry
Events: Exploration: Cook's Second Voyage, 1772; Exploration: Cook's First Voyage, 1768
Vessels: Endeavour (1764)
Date made: 1969
People: Cook, James; James Berry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm