2 Dollars small type

€42,681.00
IssuerFiji
Year2012-2014
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1969-date)
CompositionBrass plated steel
Weight6.1 g
Dimensions24.39 mm
Thickness1.97 mm
Shape and TechniqueHendecagonal (11-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#337, Schön#201
Obverse descriptionPeregrine Falcon (Ga Ni Vatu). On the right, name of the country, date and local name. The subspecies Falco peregrinus nesiotes found on Fiji can also be observed in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Replaces the Queen`s portrait after suspension of Fiji from the Commonwealth of Nations in 2009 (reinstalled 09/2014).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFIJI 2012 Ga ni vatu
Reverse descriptionTanoa between denomination and local name. A Tanoa is a large deep wooden bowl used for the Sevusevu, ceremony of presentation of the Yaquna, Fijian name for Kava. A fiber cord with cowries is pointed to the guest of honor. It was already featured on the first 1 cent coins.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering$2 Tanoa
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2012  - -
2013  - -
2014  - -
Catalog ID1095457310
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