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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 1.94 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1970) Elizabeth II (1970-1987) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1985 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 FJD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 13 October 2008 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Tanoa kava bowl divides denomination, around, a circle of pearls. A Tanoa is a large deep wooden bowl used for the Sevusevu, ceremony of presentation of the Yaquna, Fijian name for Kava.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
cent
Engraver: Ken Payne
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 from Fiji is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while the reverse featured the Fijian coat of arms. This design was introduced in 1969 and remained unchanged until the coin was discontinued in 1985.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 2064000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 2005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 2295000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 2295000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 coin.
