Silver Ounce 2018 Samurai Archives, 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 · 2018; around below, the face value 1 DOLLAR.

Around left and around right, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER.

The reverse of the coin depicts the 19th-century Japanese woodblock print titled "Taira no Kiyomori's Spectral Vision" by Utagawa Hiroshige, whose signature can be seen in a small circle below left.

The artwork shows medieval samurai Taira no Kiyomori in the later stages of his life, looking out over a snow-covered garden from the veranda of his palace home, on which are superimposed his visions of the skeletons of his many slain enemies.

Around above left, the inscription KIYOMORI.

Finish: proof-like.
Packaging: in protective capsule.