Republic of Fiji
Reserve Bank of Fiji
(Established 1983)
Currency - Dollar (FJD)
In one of my previous posts, I uploaded the $50 commemorative polymer note celebrating Fiji 50th year of independence 1970-2020. Here I have posted the same note but issued as a specimen. It is not sure how many pieces were printed but in general, I would say between 200 to 500 pieces or even more.
Designs
Front - Flag raising ceremony at Albert Park in Suva at 10 am on 10.10.1970 in the present of Prince Charles, Fiji first Prime Minister Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara (b.1920-2004), the Governor-General Sir Robert Sidney Foster (b.1913-2005) and other VIPs (all not shown), shield-of-arms, a see-through round window with the image of a government building's clock chiming at ten o'clock for the start of the independence ceremony.
Back - Six Fijian children of various ethnic backgrounds all holding a national flag running forward. A see through shield-of-arms and movement parts of a clock on the round window with the numeral 50.
In 2000, Sir Kamisese Mara was honored on a banknote when Fiji issued a $2000 millennium commemorative note. He was the first Prime Minister of Fiji from 1970 to 1992.
Signature
Governor - Faizul Ariff Ali (appointed 11.09.2017).
Dimensions - 151mm x 67mm
Fifty Dollars
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| Dated 2020, Independence Flag Raising ceremony 1970 |
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| Reverse - Fijian children |
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| Folder Front Cover |
This specimen note came in a folder and inside the folder are printed with two messages by the Prime Minister of Fiji Josaia V. Bainimarama and the Bank Governor Ariff Ali.
Message from the Prime Minister;
To mark this half-century milestone of our nation's independence, may the new $50 note both symbolise our rich history and our renewed ambition for a brighter, more prosperous and more inclusive Fijian future.
Signed
Honourable Josaia V. Bainimarama
Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji
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Message from the Governor
Dear Collector
It is my privilege to present Fiji's $50 commemorative banknote recognising 50 years of Fiji's independence as a nation. We are proud of this banknote which celebrates Fiji's past and bridge future - featuring the historic first raising of the Fijian flag on 10 October 1970 and the children of Fiji who will inherit the nation we build them today.
Signed
Ariff Ali
Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji
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