1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Independence of the Dominion of Fiji) 1970 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Independence of the Dominion of Fiji) 1970 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Independence of the Dominion of Fiji

1970 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1970
Value
1 Dollar 1 FJD = USD 0.45
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34802
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Fiji of 1871 (dove with olive branch on shield, crown above, palm trees flank).

Script: Latin

Lettering: REREVAKA NA KALOU KA DOKA NA TUI

Translation: Fear God & Honour the King

Edge

Inscribed.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1874 Cession 10 October Independence 1970

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Fiji's independence from British colonial rule, which was granted on October 10, 1970. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Fijian warrior on the other, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and its transition to independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  15000 - - - - - -

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