50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper-nickel 15.55 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1986-1987
Value
50 Cents (0.50&nbspFJD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
31.5 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2009
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3049
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Native sailing canoe (called a takia) on the ocean with two crewmen. Birds flying in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50 cents

Engraver: Ken Payne

Interesting fact

The 50 cents coin from Fiji featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) has a unique feature - it has a scalloped shape, unlike the standard circular shape of most coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  160000 - - - - - -
1987  160000 - - - - - -

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 (3rd portrait) 1986-1987 coin.