Republic of Fiji
(since 1987)
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Currency : Dollar (FJD)
Note: Only the $5 is a polymer note. The rest are paper banknotes.
A
complete set of 5 specimen notes from $5 (polymer) to $100 all issued
in 2012. This is the first time in 78 years (since 1934) that no British
monarch's portrait is printed on any of the denominations. The $2 note
has also been discontinued for this series as it has been replaced by a coin.
The $5 is a polymer note and the rest are all paper notes. This is also the
first time a polymer note is issued by the central bank.
I believe this is the sixth series of banknotes issued since gaining independence from the British in 1970.
The
theme for this series are Flora and Fauna on the front, whilst the
design on the backs are the same as those issued in 2007, albeit slightly
changed in colours for 3 of the notes. Unlike the 2007 series, the $100
is printed on paper material and not hybrid. All specimen notes are
printed with the first prefix FFA. I wonder if the two Fs are
representing the theme - Flora and Fauna?
Governor - Barry Whiteside (tenure 2010-2017, including Acting Governor)
Imprinter - De La Rue
Five Dollars Specimen (136mm x 67mm) Polymer
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nd2012, Kato ni Masima salt basket, parrot, Coat of Arms, P115s |
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Reverse - Mount Valili, crested iguana, Balaka palm, Masiratu flower |
Ten Dollars Specimen (142mm x 67mm)
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nd2012, I Buburau Nibete artefect, Beli fish, Coat of Arms, P116s |
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Reverse - Joske's Thumb, Grand Pacific Hotel, Coat of Arms |
Twenty Dollars Specimen (146mm x 67mm)
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nd2012, Fao artefact, Macgillvray storm bird, P117s |
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Reverse - logging, mining, Mount Uluinabukelevu, Coat of Arms |
Fifty Dollars Specimen (151mm x 67mm)
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nd2012, Wasekaseka necklace, Tagimoucia flower, Coat of Arms, P118 |
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Reverse - ceremonial presentation of Tabua and Yaqona |
One Hundred Dollars Specimen (156mm x 67mm)
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nd2012, Buli Kula cowrie shell, Nanai (Fijian cicada), Coat of Arms, P119s |
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Reverse - Fijians, map of Fiji, scuba divers, atoll island, tourism theme, 180° Meridian line |
Footnote ➽;
Between October 1970 to 06/10/1987, Fiji was officially known as the Dominion of Fiji. Fiji's independence was granted by the British on 10.10.1970, and retained the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth the Second as it's head of state. Following the two military coups, on 06.10.1987, Fiji became a republic and replaced the British monarch with a President, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau (b.1918-1993). Despite becoming a republic, the central bank retained the portrait of the queen on all it's banknotes until 2012, when a new series of banknotes issued featuring the flora and fauna theme, thus finally removing the British monarch from it's banknotes after 78 years (1934-2012). Between 1953 to 2007, all banknotes were printed with the queen's portrait on the front except for two notes, the 2000 millennium commemorative notes of $2 and $2000.
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