Summary
Proof 6 Pence, Issued by, Fiji, 1937.
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; the artist's initials PM, in field below neck truncation
Reverse Description
At centre, a sea turtle dividing the date 1937; above, FIJI; below, SIXPENCE
Edge Description
milled
Significance
First Fiji issue for George VI
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.821 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#8
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins, Pacific Islands
