50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1980 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1980 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1980 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Independence

1980 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 15.55 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Fiji
Queen
Elizabeth II (1970-1987)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
50 Cents 0.50 FJD = USD 0.23
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26684
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Portrait of Prince Charles (now King Charles III since 8 September 2022).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES
50 CENTS

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1980 from Fiji made of Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) weighing 15.55g is that it was minted to commemorate Fiji's 20th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on October 10, 1970.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  10000 - - - - - -

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