Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Fiji, 1969
Minted by Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II FIJI 1969
Reverse Description
Lali (a Fijian drum); above, 5; below, CENTS
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
First issue of the decimal system coinage for Fiji
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 18 May 1994
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Date Issued
1969 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), 2.85 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#30
[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
