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Cook Islands Madellion Coin commemorating the Opening of Rarotonga International Airport by H. M. Queen Elizebth II 1974.

Description: Madellion Coin: silver gilt Obverse: Head of James Cook left with facsimile of his signature below, date to left. Above: COOK ISLANDS
Reverse: Crowned inscription within roseace OFFICIAL OPENING BY HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF RAROTONGA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 29 JANUARY 1974.

Presented to The Queen by the Premier of the Cook Islands Albert Royal Henry on the occasion of the Opening of Rarotonga International Airport during the Royal Visit to the Cook Islands in January 1974.

Bill Johnson was presented with one of the 150x Special Limited Edition Medallion Medals by Sir Albert Henry KBE Premier of the Cook Islands 'In Recognition' for his photographic achievements during the Royal Visit of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II.
The most notable being presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her stay in Rarotonga.

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