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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Conservation
| Issuer | Fiji |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Value | 20 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the tiara, as modelled by Arnold Machin for her second definitive portrait. The effigy is rendered in high relief with finely detailed coiffure and diadem. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left periphery, while FIJI and the date 1978 are inscribed along the right periphery in Latin characters. |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts two marine creatures associated with Fiji's conservation programme: a large manta ray rendered in high relief occupies the upper portion of the field, while a spiny lobster is shown in detailed low relief at the lower right. The face value $20 is boldly inscribed in large numerals at the bottom of the field, with no additional legends. |
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| Reverse lettering | $20 |
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