Florin 1934, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Florin 1934, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
CoinFlorin 1934

First issue of Fiji, the working strikes of the florin were struck in 1933 for issue in 1934.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage200,000
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Obverse
Fiji / Florin 1934 - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the crowned and draped bust of King George V facing left (his portrait by Percy Metcalfe) extending below to the rim of the coin.

The artist's initials are not shown.

Around above, divided by the crown, the monarch's legend GEORGE V KING EMPEROR.

Obverse Inscription GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Reverse
Fiji / Florin 1934 - reverse photo

Shield of arms of Fiji, the English lion facing left above the Cross of St. George, in its paws, a cocoa pod; below in four quarters around the cross: sugar canes, a coconut palm, a bunch of bananas and the dove of peace (the main element of the flag of King Cakobau, first King of Fiji) the shield has no supporters and divides the date 1934; above, FIJI; below, FLORIN.
Reverse Inscription FIJI 1934 FLORIN
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Florin 1934: Known varieties
Variety Proof
Mintage Issued: unknown
Florin 1934: References to Information Used
SourceEditionAboutLinkNotes
Museums Victoria Collections 2016 Coin description link
Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1971 Mint
Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1971 Mintage
Museums Victoria Collections 2016 Varieties link Proof
All (14) coins of type: Florin
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Florin 1934 200,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Florin 1935 50,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Florin 1936 65,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Florin 1937 30,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1938 20,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1941 20,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1942 250,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1943 250,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1945 100,000 Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Head) GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1957 300,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Florin 1958 215,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Florin 1962 200,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Florin 1964 200,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Florin 1965 400,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
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Florin 1934: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Pound
Coin TypeFlorin (0.500 Silver)
Issued1934
MonarchKing George V
EffigyKing George V - Crowned Bust, by Percy Metcalfe
Face Value2 (x Shilling)
Total Mintage200,000
CurrentNo; demonetised 1969
Material0.500 Silver
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size28.300 mm
Mass11.310 g
OCC IDRDKL-MEMK-CKBB-ENZB
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Florin 1934: Photos
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Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
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Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
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Fiji 1934 florin
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Fiji 1934 florin
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Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
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Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
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Florin 1934: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFiji KM# 5
Relevant Links
Museums Victoria: Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Museums Victoria: Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Fiji 1934 florin - CoinFactsWiki
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