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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

Updated: Apr 11

This coin is a 6th year Fijian Shilling (Elizabeth II), dated 1962. The Fijian Florin represented the second largest denomination coin, of the Fijian Pound. The Fijian Pound was a non-decimal currency, which included coins in the 1/2 Pence (Halfpenny), Pence (Penny), 3 Pence, 6 Pence, Shilling, and Florin denominations. A single Fijian Pound was equal to 240 Pence.


The observe features the 1st Portrait of Elizabeth II. The portrait is wreathed by the text, “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND”. The reverse prominently features a Fijian Waqa Tabu ("sacred canoe").


Observe

1 Shilling Observe By Cecil Thomas
1 Shilling Observe By Cecil Thomas

Reverse

Fijian 1 Shilling reverse by Percy Metcalfe
Fijian 1 Shilling reverse by Percy Metcalfe

Pre-Decimal Fijian Pound Guide

10 Florin = 1 Fijian Pound

20 Shilling = 1 Fijian Pound

240 Pence = 1 Fijian Pound

1 Fijian Florin = 24 Pence

1 Fijian Shilling = 12 Pence

1 Fijian Florin = 2 Shilling

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