1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1976 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1976 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1976 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1970) Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1969-1976
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspFJD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2009
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12575
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Fijian Coat-of-Arms with the date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE
DOLLAR

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1969-1976 Fiji 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) is that it was the first coin to be introduced with a new portrait of the Queen, which was designed by sculptor Arnold Machin. This portrait was used on many coins throughout the Commonwealth and became a standard design for Queen Elizabeth II's effigy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  70000 - - - - - -
1976  5007 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1976 coin.