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1 Penny - Edward VIII
| Issuer | Government of Fiji |
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| Year | 1936 |
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| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a centrally placed circular perforation surrounded by a bold circular legend reading EDWARD·VIII·KING·EMPEROR in raised Latin characters, distributed evenly around the annular field. Surmounting the legend at the top of the coin is a finely detailed Imperial State Crown rendered in high relief, its arches, crosses, and fleurs-de-lis clearly delineated. The outer rim is bordered by a continuous dentilated pattern of raised rectangular teeth. This design, notably, omits the traditional royal portrait — a distinctive and historically significant departure reflecting Edward VIII's personal preference — making the crowned legend the sole royal identifier on the face. |
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| Obverse lettering | EDWARD·VIII·KING·EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a plain annular field dominated by large, boldly incised legends arranged around the central circular hole. The territory name FIJI arcs across the upper portion of the field, while the denomination PENNY curves prominently along the lower arc in large, widely spaced capital letters. The date is split either side of the central perforation, with '19' to the left and '36' to the right. The central hole is framed by a distinctive raised collar of fine rectangular dentils. The outer rim echoes the obverse with a matching border of rectangular milled teeth. |
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