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½ Penny – Fiji

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1942 Fiji circulation coins

Context

Years: 1942–1943

Issuer: Fiji

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1873—1969)

Demonetization: 30 June 1969

Total mintage: 500,000

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 3.24 g

Shape: Round with a round hole

Composition: Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #14a

Numista: #12566

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGE.VI.KING.EMPEROR

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Inscription:

HALFPENNY

19 42

FIJI

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Categories

Mints

Name	Mark
United States Mint of San Francisco	S

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1942	S	250,000
1943	S	250,000

Series: 1942 Fiji circulation coins

6 Pence obverse

6 Pence reverse

1 Shilling obverse

1 Shilling reverse

1 Florin obverse

1 Florin reverse

½ Penny obverse

½ Penny reverse

1 Penny obverse

1 Penny reverse

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