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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Nickel brass | 6.16 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1967 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6.16 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Hut with palm trees and spears surrounded by date and legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI 1961
THREE PENCE
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Smooth, 12-sided
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1967 from Fiji is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on a Fijian coin. The coin was introduced in 1955, shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, and it remained in circulation until 1967. The coin's design features a young Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, surrounded by the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA" (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen). The reverse side of the coin features the Fijian coat of arms and the inscription "FIJI 3 PENCE". The coin was made of nickel brass and weighed 6.16 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1967 coin.
