© Black Mountain Coins
© Black Mountain Coins
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Jacob Le Maire & Willem Schouten
2009 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 25.3 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1987-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 FJD = USD 0.45 |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ship to the left, portrait of Jacob Le Maire & Willem Schouten in cameo to the right, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GREAT EXPLORERS OF THE PACIFIC
JACOB LE MAIRE
WILLEM SCHOUTEN
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Fiji by Dutch explorers Jacob Le Maire and Willem Schouten. The coin's design includes an image of the two explorers, as well as a map of Fiji and a traditional Fijian canoe. This coin is a special edition and is not meant for circulation, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
