1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus
2010 year| Silver (.999) | 6.1 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1987-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 FJD = USD 0.45 |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The Santa Maria to the left and Christopher Columbus to the right with the route depicted on a globe in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANTA MARIA - CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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1492-1493
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The coin's reverse side depicts a rendering of the Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus's fleet, along with a portrait of Columbus himself. The obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Fiji at the time the coin was issued. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
