1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1954-1968 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1954-1968 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1954-1968 photo
© nalaberong

1 Penny - Elizabeth II

 
Copper-nickel 6.48 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1970)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1954-1968
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1873-1969)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.48 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1969
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3865
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Center hole divides date, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIJI
19 61
PENNY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1954-1968 from Fiji made of Copper-nickel weighing 6.48 g is that it was minted during a time when Fiji was still a British colony, and the coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a sugar cane plant on the other, reflecting Fiji's history as a major producer of sugar cane.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1954  511000 - - - - - -
1955  230000 - - - - - -
1956  230000 - - - - - -
1957  360000 - - - - - -
1959  864000 - - - - - -
1961  432000 - - - - - -
1963  432000 - - - - - -
1964  864000 - - - - - -
1965  1440000 - - - - - -
1966  720000 - - - - - -
1967  720000 - - - - - -
1968  720000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1954-1968 coin.