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5 Dollars Fox
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Fiji |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Shape | Other |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the Coat of Arms of Fiji prominently in the central field. Surrounding inscriptions identify the issuing nation as FIJI and the year of issue 2018, while additional legends denote the face value $5, the gold fineness Au .9999, and the coin's weight of 4 g. The national motto REREVAKA NA KALOU KA DOKA NA TUI, meaning Fear God and honour the King/Queen, is also present in the legend. The design is rendered in a clean, modern style consistent with contemporary bullion and commemorative coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed and naturalistic representation of a fox occupying the central field, its form rendered with fine artistic detail to capture the animal's characteristic features. The eyes of the fox are set with two genuine diamonds, adding a distinctive decorative element to the design. Selective colorization enhances the fox's coat, lending the piece a vivid and lifelike appearance. The overall composition is struck to a prooflike finish, accentuating the contrast between the polished background and the detailed relief of the subject. |
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Part of a broader Pacific wildlife series from the Royal Australian Mint, which has struck numerous issues for smaller island nations under contract. The red fox is not native to Fiji — it has no ecological presence there whatsoever — making this an overtly commercial release aimed squarely at the bullion and novelty collector market rather than any expression of national identity.
KM#741 confirms attribution, though secondary market listings frequently mislabel the issuing authority.