Threepence 1955, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Threepence 1955, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
CoinThreepence 1955

First issue in the name of Queen Elizabeth II.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 400,000
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Obverse
Fiji / Threepence 1955 - obverse photo

Crowned head of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; the artist's initials, CT, incuse on bust truncation.
Obverse Inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse
Fiji / Threepence 1955 - reverse photo

At centre between palm trees a Fijian bure (a local dwelling); around above FIJI 1955; around below, THREE PENCE.
Reverse Inscription FIJI 1955 THREE PENCE
EdgeEdge Inscription
Threepence 1955: Known varieties
Variety Proof
Images Fiji / Threepence 1955 / Proof - obverse photo Fiji / Threepence 1955 / Proof - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown
Threepence 1955: 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
Museums Victoria Collections 2016 Varieties link Proof
Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1971 Varieties Proof
All (12) coins of type: Threepence
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Threepence 1947 450,000 King George VI - Crowned Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Threepence 1950 450,000 King George VI - Crowned Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Threepence 1952 400,000 King George VI - Crowned Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Threepence 1955 400,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1956 200,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1958 200,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1960 240,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1961 240,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1963 240,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1964 240,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1965 800,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Threepence 1967 800,000 Portrait by Cecil Thomas QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
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Threepence 1955: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Pound
Coin TypeThreepence
Issued1955
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyPortrait by Cecil Thomas
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 IDDBYN-KEDD-CXGN-EPQM
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Threepence 1955: Photos
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Threepence 1955: Photo Proof Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955 / thumbnail Proof Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955
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Notes: Proof.
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Threepence 1955: Photo Proof Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955 / thumbnail Proof Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Proof.
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Threepence 1955: Photo Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955 / thumbnail Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
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Threepence 1955: Photo Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955 / thumbnail Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
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Threepence 1955: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFiji KM# 22
Relevant Links
Museums Victoria: Proof Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955
Museums Victoria: Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1955