1970 James Cook Coin Australia

Australian 1970 Captain James Cook Fifty Cent commemorative coin mounted in a presentation display.

Historical significance: Released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing at Botany Bay in 1770, it stands as Australia's first-ever decimal commemorative coin.

Design details: The distinctive 12-sided (dodecagonal) coin features a portrait of Cook with the year 1770 and his signature across the bust, created by designer Stuart Devlin.