2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 front 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 back
2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 photo
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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) 3.89 g 21.08 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1970) Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1969-1985
Value
2 Cents (0.02&nbspFJD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Weight
3.89 g
Diameter
21.08 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
13 October 2008
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1061
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Palm fan and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
cents

Engraver: Ken Payne

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 from Fiji is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while the reverse featured the Fijian coat of arms. This design was introduced in 1969 and remained unchanged until the coin was demonetized in 1985.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  10000 - - - - - -
1973  2110000 - - - - - -
1975  1500000 - - - - - -
1976  1004999 - - - - - -
1977  1250000 - - - - - -
1978  4000 - - - - - -
1979  500000 - - - - - -
1980  2500 - - - - - -
1981  3250000 - - - - - -
1982  3000 - - - - - -
1983  3000 - - - - - -
1984  1845000 - - - - - -
1985  1700000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1985 coin.