Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Fiji, 1979
Minted by Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II FIJI 1979
Reverse Description
Lali (a Fijian drum); above, 5; below, CENTS
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Drum depicted on the reverse used for local communication
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1980
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Date Issued
1979 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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.842 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#29
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
Communication Equipment, British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins, Pacific Islands
