Summary
Florin, Issued by Fiji, 1957
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
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 1957; above, FIJI; below, FLORIN
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
First issue for Elizabeth II and marks the introduction of copper-nickel florins. Mintage: 300,000
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
1957 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
Copper-Nickel
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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), 11.345 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#24
[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
