Summary
3 Pence, Issued by Fiji, 1950
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the King facing left; around, KING GEORGE THE SIXTH; the artist's initials, PM, below bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre between palm trees a Fijian bure (a local dwelling); around above FIJI 1950; around below, THREE PENCE
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Mintage: 450,000
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1950 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Nickel Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.086 g (Weight)
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Shape
12 sided
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References
KM#18
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins, Pacific Islands
