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1 Florin - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1965 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Shield of arms divides date, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI
19 65
FLORIN
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1957-1965 from Fiji is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a Fijian coin. This was a significant change from the previous coinage, which had featured the portrait of King George VI. The coin was also unique in that it was made of copper-nickel, a metal composition that was not commonly used in coinage at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1957-1965 coin.
