Title

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6 Pence – Fiji

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1937 Fiji circulation coins

Context

Year: 1937

Issuer: Fiji

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1873—1969)

Demonetization: 30 June 1969

Total mintage: 40,000

Material

Diameter: 19.5 mm

Weight: 2.83 g

Silver weight: 1.42 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #8

Numista: #26944

Value

Bullion value: $3.89

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

FIJI

19 37

SIXPENCE

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Turtle or tortoise

Person> Monarch

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1937	—	40,000
1937	—	—	Proof

Series: 1937 Fiji circulation coins

1 Florin obverse

1 Florin reverse

1 Penny obverse

1 Penny reverse

6 Pence obverse

6 Pence reverse

1 Shilling obverse

1 Shilling reverse

⭐ Somewhat Rare