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© Black Mountain Coins
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake
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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ship to the right, portrait of Sir Francis Drake in cameo to the left, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GREAT EXPLORERS OF THE PACIFIC
SIR
FRANCIS
DRAKE
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Drake) 2009 from Fiji made of Gold plated copper-nickel weighing 25.3 g is that it features a unique design that honors the legendary British explorer and navigator Sir Francis Drake. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, along with a map of the world and various navigational instruments. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
