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3 Pence - George VI
1947 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 6.16 g | 21.19 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.16 g |
| Diameter | 21.19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Native dwelling, date above, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI 1947
THREE PENCE
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Pence coin from Fiji featuring George VI, made of Nickel brass, has a unique feature - it has a scalloped shape, unlike the traditional circular shape of coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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