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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 15.55 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1970-1987) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1984 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 FJD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.64 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | April 2009 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
People sailing a traditional Fijian boat with denomination below. Boat is known as Camakau.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 cents
Engraver: Ken Payne
Edge
Plain
Comment
Corrected 1983 and 1984 mintage numbers. High numbers were allegedly minted, but none made it into circulation and only set coins exist, 3,000 in 1983 and 5,000 in 1984Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Fijian currency. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin, and it features a more youthful and relaxed depiction of the Queen compared to other portraits used on coins from other countries. This portrait was used on Fijian coins from 1975 to 1984, and it has become a distinctive feature of Fijian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 805000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 258000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 511000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1975-1984 coin.
