The obverse of the coin shows the skeleton of the fish as if the animal was observed in section. Coat of Arms of Fiji
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
FIJI 2023
50 Cents
Chinese Paddlefish
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin represents the body of the White Sturgeon, the large carnivorous fish living in the Yangtze River, declared extinct on December 23, 2019.
