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1 Florin - George VI
| Silver (.500) (400 Copper, 50 Nickel, 50 Zinc) | 11.31 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1945 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (400 Copper, 50 Nickel, 50 Zinc) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Shield of arms divides date, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI
19 41
FLORIN
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1937 coins are KM#10 with different obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - George VI 1938-1945 from Fiji is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. Fiji was a British colony at the time, and the coin was minted in 1938, just a year before Fiji's first constitution was introduced, which marked the beginning of the country's transition towards independence. Additionally, the coin was minted during World War II, which had a significant impact on Fiji's economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1938-1945 coin.
