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1 Shilling 1937 [Fiji]

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1 Shilling 1937 [Fiji]

₽600,00

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  • Country: Fiji
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 5.66 g
  • Mintage: 40000 pcs.
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 500
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 1 shilling
  • Currency unit: Shilling
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Artist: Percy Metcalfe
  • Summary: KM# 9
  • Diameter: 23.5 mm
  • G: 374 ₽
  • XF: 515 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part is a traditional sailing canoe – a takia, dividing the mint year '1941' into two parts. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the text 'SHILLING'; below is the name of the Kingdom of Fiji in English – 'FIJI'. Along the edge of the coin are decorative elements in the form of rectangles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is the left-facing profile of King George VI of Great Britain. Around the circumference along the rim is the English text 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR', which translates to 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'. Below the monarch's neck truncation is the designer's mark of the British medallist 'PM' – Percy Metcalfe. The edge of the coin features elements in the form of denticles.

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