Fiji gained independence from Britain on 10 October 1970, ending 96 years of colonial rule — and this dollar was struck specifically to mark that transition, not for circulation but as a commemorative issue distributed in proof and uncirculated sets. The Reserve Bank of Fiji had only been established the previous year, making this among the earliest issues under its authority.
Fiji gained independence from Britain on 10 October 1970, ending 96 years of colonial rule — and this dollar was struck specifically to mark that transition, not for circulation but as a commemorative issue distributed in proof and uncirculated sets. The Reserve Bank of Fiji had only been established the previous year, making this among the earliest issues under its authority.