1973 cook islands 9 coin proof set is a scarce, low-mintage collection of sterling silver (.925) coins, produced by the Franklin Mint, featuring Captain James Cook and Queen Elizabeth II designs. Composition: Contains silver coins (Sterling silver $2.50 & $7.50), bronze pennies (1c, 2c), and copper-nickel coins. Valued by collectors due to its silver content and limited availability, with high-grade, graded examples being especially sought after.
Silver Content of the two large silver coins described below add significant intrinsic value.
Cook Islands - 1973 - Silver Proof Set
- 1973 Proof Coin Set (KMPS2)
- 1973 Silver Proof Coins (As Below)
James Cook
Country: Cook Islands
Years: 1973-1974
Value: 2 1/2 Dollars (2.5 NZD)
Metal Content: Silver (.925)
Weight: 27.3500 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
References: KM# 9
Hervey Islands
Country: Cook Islands
Years: 1973-1974
Value: 7 1/2 Dollars (7.5 NZD)
Metal Content: Silver (.925)
Weight: 33.8000 g
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
References: KM# 10
KMPS2