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3 Pence – Fiji

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1950–1952

Issuer: Fiji

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1873—1969)

Demonetization: 30 June 1969

Total mintage: 850,000

Material

Diameter: 21.9 mm

Weight: 6.16 g

Thickness: 2.4 mm

Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)

Composition: Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #18

Numista: #11482

Obverse

Inscription:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Translation:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

FIJI 1950

THREE PENCE

Script: Latin

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1950	—	450,000
1950	—	—	Proof
1952	—	400,000
1952	—	—	Proof

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