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1 Florin - George VI
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 11.31 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Shield of arms divides date, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI
19 42
FLORIN
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - George VI 1942-1943 from Fiji is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1942 and 1943, when Fiji was still a British colony. The coin features an image of King George VI on one side and a Fijian warrior on the other, symbolizing the island nation's contribution to the war effort. Despite being made of silver and copper, the coin was not widely used due to the wartime economic conditions and was eventually replaced by a newer version made of cupro-nickel. Today, this coin is considered a rare collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 S | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 S | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - George VI 1942-1943 coin.
