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50 Cents Varivoce
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Fiji |
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| Year | 2012-2017 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
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| Obverse description | A right-facing depiction of the Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), known locally as the Varivoce, occupies the central field. The fish is rendered in naturalistic detail, with its distinctive humped forehead prominently displayed. The legend 'FIJI' and the date appear to the upper right of the design, with the local Fijian name 'Varivoce' inscribed alongside. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a Camakau, a traditional Fijian outrigger canoe historically associated with the Lau group of islands, depicted in profile on open water. The local name 'Camakau' is inscribed above or alongside the vessel, serving as an identifying legend. The denomination '50 CENTS' appears in the lower portion of the field, completing the reverse design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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