Sixpence 1936, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Sixpence 1936, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
CoinSixpence 1936

Last issue for King George V.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 40,000
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Obverse
Fiji / Sixpence 1936 - 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 / Sixpence 1936 - reverse photo

At centre, a sea turtle dividing the date 1936; above, FIJI; below, SIXPENCE.
Reverse Inscription FIJI 1936 SIXPENCE
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Sixpence 1936: Known varieties
Variety Proof
Mintage Issued: unknown
Sixpence 1936: 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
Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins Varieties Proof
All (15) coins of type: Sixpence
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Sixpence 1934 160,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1935 120,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1936 40,000 King George V - Crowned Bust, by Metcalfe GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1937 40,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1938 40,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1940 40,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1941 40,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1942 400,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1943 400,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1953 800,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Sixpence 1958 400,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Sixpence 1961 400,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Sixpence 1962 400,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Sixpence 1965 800,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Sixpence 1967 800,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
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Sixpence 1936: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Pound
Coin TypeSixpence (0.500 Silver)
Issued1936
MonarchKing George V
EffigyKing George V - Crowned Bust, by Percy Metcalfe
Face Value6 (x Penny)
Total Mintage40,000
CurrentNo; demonetised 1969
Material0.500 Silver
DesignerPercy Metcalfe
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size19.5000 mm
Mass2.8300 g
OCC IDYMXK-DOKQ-CQJX-OWQJ
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Sixpence 1936: Photos
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Sixpence 1936: Photo Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1936 / thumbnail Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1936
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Sixpence 1936: Photo Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1936 / thumbnail Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1936
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Sixpence 1936: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFiji KM# 3
Relevant Links
Museums Victoria: Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1936