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").
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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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