1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 front 1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 back
1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 photo
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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Bronze 1.94 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1986-1987
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspFJD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
13 October 2008
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7135
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Tanoa devides the denomination, around, a circle of pearls. A Tanoa is a large deep wooden bowl used for the Sevusevu, ceremony of presentation of the Yaqona / Yagona, Fijian name for Kava.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1

cent

Designer: Ken Payne

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from Fiji featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) was the first coin to be issued with a new portrait of the Queen, which was designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf. This portrait was used on coins from Fiji, as well as other Commonwealth countries, and it remained in use until 1992.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  3400000 - - - - - -
1987  3400000 - - - - - -

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 (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 coin.