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1 Cent - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Silver Proof Issue
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Fiji |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Value | 1 Cent |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting the second definitive portrait as sculpted by Arnold Machin, showing the Queen with a tiara and draped shoulders. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs above left along the rim, with 'FIJI' and the date '1976' positioned to the right of the portrait. The field is polished to a mirror-like proof finish, contrasting with the frosted relief of the effigy. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A centrally placed tanoa (traditional Fijian kava ceremonial bowl) with supporting legs, rendered in high relief against a polished proof field. The numeral '1' appears above the bowl and the word 'cent' is inscribed below in lowercase letters, together framing the central device. A finely milled border of v-shaped notches encircles the entire reverse design, characteristic of the proof issue presentation. |
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