Threepence 1956, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Threepence 1956, Coin from Fiji (demonetised 1969)
CoinThreepence 1956

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 200,000
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Obverse
Fiji / Threepence 1956 - 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 1956 - reverse photo

At centre between palm trees a Fijian bure (a local dwelling); around above FIJI 1956; around below, THREE PENCE.
Reverse Inscription FIJI 1956 THREE PENCE
EdgeEdge Inscription
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Threepence 1956: Known varieties
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Threepence 1956: References to Information Used
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Museums Victoria Collections 2016 Coin description link
Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1971 Mint
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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 1956: Details
CountryFiji
CurrencyFijian Pound
Coin TypeThreepence
Issued1956
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyPortrait by Cecil Thomas
Face Value3 (x Penny)
Total Mintage200,000
CurrentNo; demonetised 1969
MaterialNickel Brass (Neusilber)
DesignerReginald George James Berry
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeDodecagonal (12-sided)
Mass6.1700 g
OCC IDYMXK-DEKQ-CQRX-EWQJ
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Threepence 1956: Photos
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Threepence 1956: Photo Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1956 / thumbnail Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1956
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Threepence 1956: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFiji KM# 22
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Museums Victoria: Coin - 3 Pence, Fiji, 1956