2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1990-2001 front 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1990-2001 back
2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1990-2001 photo
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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper plated zinc 3.15 g 21.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Period
Republic (1987-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-2001
Value
2 Cents (0.02&nbspFJD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper plated zinc
Weight
3.15 g
Diameter
21.1 mm
Thickness
1.64 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
13 October 2008
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2952
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Palm fan and denomination in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
cents

Engraver: Ken Payne

Edge

Plain

Comment

Despite many catalogues listing years 2002-2005, no known examples of these years exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1990-2001 from Fiji is that it was the first coin to feature the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by Raphael Maklouf. This portrait was used on coins from various countries, including Fiji, and it features a more mature and regal image of the Queen compared to the previous portraits.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  5500000 - - - - - -
1992  10000000 - - - - - -
1994  6000000 - - - - - -
1995  5000000 - - - - - -
2001  2830000 - - - - - -

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 (3rd portrait) 1990-2001 coin.