Summary

Florin, Issued by Fiji, 1945
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Reverse Description

Shield of arms of Fiji, the English lion facing left above the Cross of St. George, in its paws, a cocoa pod; below in four quarters around the cross: sugarcanes, a coconut palm, a bunch of bananas and the dove of peace (the main element of the flag of King Cakobau, first King of Fiji) the shield has no supporters and divides the date 1945; above, FIJI; below, FLORIN

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

Reverted to pre-1942 silver alloy. Mintage: 100,000

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