Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon, Coin from Fiji
CoinGold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon

Apart from its regular circulating coinage, Fiji has authorised a number of private mints to issue collector coins in precious metals, which are legal tender in the country but are not intended for general circulation. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes - including in the one ounce of gold format (abbreviated as 1 oz Au, where "Au" comes from the Latin word for gold, Aurum).

This gold coin issued by the Republic of Fiji is part of the first release in a five-coin series dedicated to the Dragons of the World, and features the Welsh Red Dragon.

MintShanghai New Century Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 150
Obverse
Fiji / Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon - obverse photo

At centre, the reverse design features the Coat of Arms of Fiji, as adopted in 1908 by a Royal Warrant, consisting of a shield divided quarterly by the Cross of St. George and charged with lion at the top, supported by two Fijian warriors, one on each side - one clutching a spear and one holding a totokia club, and topped with a takia - a traditional Fijian outrigger canoe, in full sail.

The objects on the Coat of Arms carry cultural, political, and regional meanings. The Cross of St. George and the lion at the top represent the United Kingdom, the former colonial power that ruled over Fiji. The cacao pod held in the lion's paw, along with the sugarcane, coconut palm and bananas occupying three of the four quadrants, represent the country's natural resource. The bottom left quadrant contains a dove that symbolises peace.

At the bottom is the country's motto: Rerevaka na kalou ka doka na Tui; translated from Fijian: Fear God and honour the Queen.

Around above, the name of the country and the date of issue: FIJI 2022; around below, the face value 5 DOLLARS.

On the right and left, the precious metal content: 1 oz .999 FINE GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.9% gold).

Obverse Inscription FIJI 2022 5 DOLLARS 1 oz .999 FINE GOLD
Reverse
Fiji / Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin represents a curled dragon.

Around below left, the name of the series: DRAGONS OF THE WORLD.

Around above right, the name of the coin: WELSH RED DRAGON.

Reverse Inscription DRAGONS OF THE WORLD WELSH RED DRAGON
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC, Ultra High Relief, concave surfaces.

See also

Coins in the Dragons of the World series issued for Fiji include:
- 1 oz Gold (Ultra High Relief), Welsh Red Dragon, 2022
- 1 kg Silver (Ultra High Relief), Welsh Red Dragon, 2022
- 5 oz Silver (Ultra High Relief), Welsh Red Dragon, 2022
- 2 oz Silver (Ultra High Relief), Welsh Red Dragon, 2022
- 1 oz Silver (Antique, Shaped), Welsh Red Dragon, 2022
- 1 oz Gold (Ultra High Relief), Egyptian Dragon, 2023
- 1 kg Silver (Ultra High Relief), Egyptian Dragon, 2023
- 5 oz Silver (Ultra High Relief), Egyptian Dragon, 2023
- 2 oz Silver (Ultra High Relief), Egyptian Dragon, 2023
- 1 oz Silver (Antique, Shaped), Egyptian Dragon, 2023

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Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Dollar
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2022
SymbolCoat of Arms of Fiji
Face Value5 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage150
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.0000 mm
Mass31.1030 g
OCC IDBVYX-EWRC-BMVK-OJZN
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Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon: Photos
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Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon: Photo 2022 Fiji $5 1-oz Gold Welsh Dragon Proof / thumbnail 2022 Fiji $5 1-oz Gold Welsh Dragon Proof
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Gold Ounce 2022 Dragons of the World - Welsh Red Dragon: Photo 2022 Fiji $5 1-oz Gold Welsh Dragon Proof / thumbnail 2022 Fiji $5 1-oz Gold Welsh Dragon Proof
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