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6 Pence – 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: 800,000

Material

Diameter: 19.5 mm

Weight: 2.83 g

Silver weight: 2.55 g

Thickness: 1.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (90% Silver, 10% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #11a

Numista: #18185

Value

Bullion value: $6.99

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

FIJI

19 42

S

SIXPENCE

Script: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Turtle or tortoise

Person> Monarch

Mints

Name	Mark
United States Mint of San Francisco	S

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1942	S	400,000
1943	S	400,000

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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