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5 Shillings
| Issuer | Fiji Banking and Commercial Company Limited |
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| Year | 1871 |
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| Value | 5 Shillings (1/4) |
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| Obverse description | Letterpress-printed note with a decorative rectangular border enclosing the issuer's name in bold script across the upper portion: "Fiji Banking and Commercial Company, Limited." A central vignette of a floral or heraldic device is flanked by serial numbers (No. 707) on either side, with the place of issue "LEVUKA" and a manuscript date at left. The promise-to-pay text runs across the centre in a guilloche-bordered panel, with denomination numerals "5" repeated in the four corners and "5 SHILLINGS" in bold at foot. |
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| Reverse description | Plain paper reverse with a single ornate engraved cartouche composed of scrollwork and floral corner flourishes, enclosing three lines of Fijian-language text pledging redemption of the note at face value in sterling. |
| Reverse lettering | Sa na voli dodonu na Ceba oqo e nai lavo dina e lima na silini (Translation: This note shall be exchanged for the exact value of 5 Shillings) |
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