Captain Cook at Nootka Sound
23,17 gr. Silver - Proof

• 99.99% Silver
• Mintage 20,000 pieces
• In original Box with Certificate of Authenticity

This proof fine silver dollar commemorates the 240th anniversary of Cook’s arrival at the village of the Nuu-chah-nulth people, at Nootka Sound. Artist John Horton presents an rendering of Captain James Cook’s arrival at Nootka Sound in April 1778. Behind his left shoulder is HMS Discovery, which is moored a short distance away from HMS Resolution. In the water, a group of Nuu-chah-nulth approach the Resolution in a canoe. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.