Summary
Florin, Issued by Fiji, 1943 S
Minted by San Francisco Mint, USA
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 1943; above, FIJI; below, FLORIN; the mint mark, S, below the shield
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Struck at the San Francisco mint with a .900 fine silver alloy due to World War II. Mintage: 250,000
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
1943 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.234 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#13a
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins, Pacific Islands
