Fiji: Coin Twenty Cents 2006 - detailed information
Fiji: Coin Twenty Cents 2006
| Coin | Twenty Cents 2006 |
|---|---|
| Mint | Royal Mint |
| Obverse | Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a necklace, facing right (effigy known as the "Third portrait"); around, the monarch's legend and date: ELIZABETH II FIJI 2006. Incuse in tiny letters on neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf). |
| Obverse Inscription | ELIZABETH II FIJI 2006 |
| Reverse | Tabua on braided sennit cord (a Fijian traditional cultural gift, the polished tooth of a sperm whale); above, 20; below, cents. Contrary to popular belief, these objects were not used as currency. The design is by J. Ken Payne from Suva, Fiji. |
| Reverse Inscription | 20 cents |
| Edge | Milled |
| Edge Inscription | None |
Twenty Cents 2006: References to Information Used
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Mint |
All Coins of Country: Fiji, Type: Twenty Cents (31)
Twenty Cents 2006: Details
| Country | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Currency | Fijian Dollar |
| Coin Type | Twenty Cents Old |
| Issued | 2006 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Portrait by Raphael Maklouf (Third Portrait) |
| Face Value | 20 (x Cent) |
| Current | No (demonetised 2009) |
| Mintage | unknown |
| Material | |
| Designer | J. Ken Payne |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 28.5000 |
| Mass (g) |
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Twenty Cents 2006: Photos
| Image | Details |
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20 Cents coin
Copyright: British Museum / CC BY-NC-SA Source |
Twenty Cents 2006: Catalogue Reference IDs
| Source | Reference ID |
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| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Fiji KM# 53a |
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