Florin 1934, Coin from Fiji - detailed information
Florin 1934, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
| Coin | Florin 1934 | ||
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First issue of Fiji, the working strikes of the florin were struck in 1933 for issue in 1934. | |||
| Mint | Royal Mint | Mintage | 200,000 |
Obverse |
Crowned and draped bust of King George V facing left (portrait by Percy Metcalfe) extending to the rim of the coin; the designer's initials are not displayed. Around, divided by the bust, the monarch's legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR. |
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| Obverse Inscription | GEORGE V KING EMPEROR | ||
Reverse |
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. |
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| Reverse Inscription | FIJI 1934 FLORIN | ||
| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
Florin 1934: Known varieties
| Variety | Proof | ||
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| Mintage | unknown |
Florin 1934: References to Information Used
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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| 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 Country: Fiji, Type: Florin
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Florin 1934: Details
| Country | Fiji |
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| Currency | Fijian Pound |
| Coin Type | Florin (0.500 Silver) |
| Issued | 1934 |
| Monarch | King George V |
| Effigy | Portrait by Percy Metcalfe (Crowned Bust) |
| Face Value | 2 (x Shilling) |
| Mintage | 200,000 |
| Current | No (demonetised 1969) |
| Material | 0.500 Silver |
| Designer | George Kruger Gray |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 28.3000 |
| Mass (g) | 11.3100 |
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Florin 1934: Photos
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Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Jennifer McNair Notes: Proof. Source |
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Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Jennifer McNair Notes: Proof. Source |
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Fiji 1934 florin
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Heritage Auction Galleries Notes: Proof. Source |
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Fiji 1934 florin
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Heritage Auction Galleries Notes: Proof. Source |
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Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Taryn Ellis Source |
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Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Fiji, 1934
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Taryn Ellis Source |
Florin 1934: Catalogue Reference IDs
| Source | Reference ID |
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| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Fiji KM# 5 |