Dominion of Fiji
(1970-1987)
(1970-1987)
Central Monetary Authority of Fiji
(1973-1983)
(1973-1983)
Currency : Dollar (FJD)
Here is the complete set of 5 specimen notes all first issued in 1980. The notes posted here are the $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20. For the first time, the designs on the back for each note are not the same. All notes are issued with four hole-punch "cancelled" located one each at all four corners of the notes. All notes are of the same size - 156mm x 67mm.
The signatures on the notes belonged to David J Barnes and HJ Tomkins. Tomkins was the general manager who was managing the bank between 1977 to 1980. Like his predecessor RA Earland, Tomkins was also seconded from the Bank of England. He was also the last seconded Englishman to manage the Fijian central bank.
These were the last issue by the Central Monetary Authority of Fiji and in 1983, the Reserve Bank of Fiji was formed with Savenaca Siwatibau (b.1940-2003) appointed as the new bank governor. Savenaca Siwatibau was the first local born native Fijian appointed to the role.
The signatures on the notes belonged to David J Barnes and HJ Tomkins. Tomkins was the general manager who was managing the bank between 1977 to 1980. Like his predecessor RA Earland, Tomkins was also seconded from the Bank of England. He was also the last seconded Englishman to manage the Fijian central bank.
These were the last issue by the Central Monetary Authority of Fiji and in 1983, the Reserve Bank of Fiji was formed with Savenaca Siwatibau (b.1940-2003) appointed as the new bank governor. Savenaca Siwatibau was the first local born native Fijian appointed to the role.
Signatures
Chairman - David J Barnes (tenure 1969-1986*)
General Manager - H J Tomkins (tenure 1977-1980)
Imprinter - Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited
One Dollar
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| nd1980, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 40), Coat of Arms, P76s |
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| Reverse - Suva open market, a cruise ship docks at the Port of Suva |
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| nd1980, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 40), Coat of Arms, P77s |
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| Reverse - train transporting sugar canes, man harvesting sugar canes |
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| nd1980, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 40), Coat of Arms, P78s |
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| Reverse - men fishing in group |
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| nd1980, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 40), Coat of Arms, P79s |
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| Reverse - group of men performance ceremonial dance |
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| nd1980, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 40), Coat of Arms, P80s |
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| Reverse - Fijian native house |
*David J Barnes's tenure at the central bank is based on my observation of his signature appearing on the banknotes. In my opinion, his association with the bank was much longer as his signature also appeared in the 1990 Reserve Bank of Fiji annual report dated 28.03.1991 as Executive Director.
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