narracancoins

1 Dollar – Fiji

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence of Fiji

Fiji

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Fiji

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1969)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #33a

Numista: #34803

Value

Exchange value: 1 FJD

Bullion value: $75.81

Obverse

Description:

Young Elizabeth II facing right, date at right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II FIJI 1970

Translation:

ELIZABETH II FIJI 1970

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

The 1871 Royal Coat of Arms of Fiji: a shield with a dove and olive branch, crowned and flanked by palm trees.

Inscription:

REREVAKA NA KALOU KA DOKA NA TUI

Translation:

Fear God and Honour the King.

Script: Latin

Language: Fijian

Edge

Inscripted

Legend:

1874 Cession
10 October
Independence 1970

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	1,000	Proof

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