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50 Cents - Elizabeth II FAO
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1970-1987) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 FJD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2009 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Sugar cane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1879 GIRMIT 1979
50
cents
SUGAR FOR THE WORLD
Translation: GIRMIT is a kind of early Fijian Indian pidgin for 'Agreement'.
Engraver: Horst Hahne
Edge
Plain
Comment
For Fiji, a British colony, 60,965 Indian indentured labourers were recruited to work in the country's sugarcane plantations. As the workers were generally illiterate, the system became known as 'Girmit' (derived from the word 'agreement'), and later the labourers came to be called 'Girmitiyas'.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Fiji 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (FAO) circulating commemorative coin made of copper-nickel is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a traditional Fijian farmer plowing a field with a pair of oxen, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. This design not only highlights Fiji's strong agricultural tradition but also serves as a symbol of the country's connection to the land and its people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (FAO) 1979 coin.
