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10 Dollars Amber Room
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Fiji |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents an elaborate high-relief architectural interior scene inspired by the Baroque decorative arts of the Amber Room, featuring tall Corinthian columns flanking an arched doorway. To the left, the Fijian coat of arms is prominently displayed alongside classical sculptural figures in the round, while the denomination '10 DOLLARS' appears in the lower left field. A rectangular genuine amber insert is inlaid to the right of centre, glowing with warm golden hues against the antique-finished silver field. The legend 'FIJI 2015' is inscribed along the upper border, with the fineness mark 'Ag 999' visible at the right edge. |
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| Obverse lettering | FIJI 2015 10 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed high-relief rendering of the celebrated Amber Room, originally conceived by German Baroque sculptor Andreas Schlüter and executed by Danish amber craftsman Gottfried Wolfram for the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg. The composition showcases the room's opulent amber-panelled walls, richly ornamented with gilded carvings, pilasters, and intricate Baroque decorative motifs. A large genuine amber insert is centrally inlaid, evoking the lustrous amber panels that once lined the walls of this legendary chamber. The inscription 'MASTERPIECES IN STONE' appears as the primary legend in the field. |
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