Republic of Fiji
(since 1987)
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Currency : Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Five specimen notes all issued in 2002 from $2 to $50. The $100 denomination was not introduced in this series until 2007. This set is all printed with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Second on the front despite the island nation became a republic in 1987. This is the 23rd portrait used and the same portrait also appeared on other banknotes issued by Gibraltar, Guernsey, Bermuda and The Bahamas (modified). This portrait of the Queen was taken by Terry O'Neill in 1992 when her majesty was 66 years old.
Signature - Savenaca Narube (tenure 2000-2009)
Imprinter - De La Rue
Dimensions - 157mm x 67mm for all notes
Two Dollars Specimen
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| nd2002, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 66), Coat of Arms |
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| Reverse - five Fijians of all races standing in a straight line in front of coconut trees |
Five Dollars Specimen
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| nd2002, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 66), Coat of Arms |
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| Reverse - Nadi International Airport |
Ten Dollars Specimen
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| nd2002, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 66), Coat of Arms |
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| Reverse - men on bamboo made boat, children playing on water |
Twenty Dollars Specimen
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| nd2002, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 66), Coat of Arms |
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| Reverse - Parliament House, Reserve Bank of Fiji building |
Fifty Dollars Specimen
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| nd2002, Queen Elizabeth the Second (aged 66), Coat of Arms |
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| Reverse - flag raising ceremony, Deed of Cession, Cession Stone |
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