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Proof Coin - 6 Pence, Fiji, 1953
Reg. No: NU 12604
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- Summary:
- Proof 6 Pence, Issued by, Fiji, 1953
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- First Fiji issue for Elizabeth II
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.840 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british commonwealth coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Fiji |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Proof of Record |
| DateEra: | 1953 AD |
| Denomination: | 6 Pence |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned head of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; the artist's initials CT, incuse on bust truncation |
| Reverse Description: | At centre, a sea turtle dividing the date 1953; above, FIJI; below, SIXPENCE |
| Edge Description: | milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper-Nickel |
| Issued By: | Fiji Currency Board, Fiji, 1953 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1953 |
| Artist: | Mr Cecil Thomas, Great Britain, 1953 |
| References: | KM#19 |
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