Silver Ounce 2018 Mermaid Rising, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Within a wide rim decorated with native patterns, the obverse of the coin shows at its centre 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 · 2017; around below, the face value · 1 DOLLAR ·.

The reverse design features "a beautiful and mystical mermaid rising from the depths of the ocean".

Around left, the inscription MERMAID RISING. Around right, the precious metal content: 1 OZ .999 SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in plastic capsule, of five coins in branded packaging sleeve.

Mintage comprised of 15,000 bullion coins and 2,500 coloured proofs.

Coins in the Pacific Mermaid series include:
- 1 oz Silver, Mermaid Rising, Fiji 2018
- 1 oz Silver, Pacific Mermaid, Samoa 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Mermaid Princess, Samoa 2022