Coins of the Fijian pound

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The coins of the Fijian pound were part of the physical form of Fiji's historical currency, the Fijian pound.

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[edit] Coins of King George V (1934-36)

King George V

Issued were ½ and 1 penny, 6 pence and 1 shilling coin along with 10/-, 1 and 5 pound.

The ½ and 1 penny had a hole in the centre. The reverse of the sixpence shows a turtle, and the shilling an outrigger canoe.

[edit] Coins of King Edward VIII (1937)

King Edward VIII Because of Edward's very short reign, these coins are rare and hard to come by. But issued in hapney 1 penny, 3 pence.

[edit] Coins of King George VI as Emperor of India (1937-47)

King George VI as Emperor of India.

[edit] Coins of King George VI as King only (1948-52)

The 12 sided aluminium-bronze three pence coin is the same size and weight as the British threepenny coin of the period. The reverse shows a traditional thatched building flanked by palm trees.

[edit] Coins of Queen Elizabeth II (1953-68)

Queen Elizabeth II issued in pounds, shillings and pence.

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