Threepence 1952, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Threepence 1952, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
CoinThreepence 1952

Last issue for King George VI.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 400,000
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Obverse
Fiji / Threepence 1952 - obverse photo

Crowned head of the King facing left; around, KING GEORGE THE SIXTH; the artist's initials, PM, below bust truncation.

Obverse Inscription KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Reverse
Fiji / Threepence 1952 - reverse photo

At centre between palm trees a Fijian bure (a local dwelling); around above FIJI 1952; around below, THREE PENCE.

Reverse Inscription FIJI 1952 THREE PENCE
EdgeEdge Inscription
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Threepence 1952: Known varieties
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Mintage Issued: unknown
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Threepence 1952: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Pound
Coin TypeThreepence
Issued1952
MonarchKing George VI
EffigyKing George VI - Crowned Head, by Percy Metcalfe
Face Value3 (x Penny)
Total Mintage400,000
CurrentNo; demonetised 1969
MaterialNickel Brass (Neusilber)
DesignerReginald George James Berry
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeDodecagonal (12-sided)
Mass6.1700 g
OCC IDJWMR-AEQP-CKQM-OYPL
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Threepence 1952: Photos
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Threepence 1952: Photo Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1952 / thumbnail Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1952
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Threepence 1952: Photo Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1952 / thumbnail Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1952
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Threepence 1952: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFiji KM# 18