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Obverse of 1999 Silver Proof Five Dollars
Obverse of 1999 Silver Proof Five Dollars
Reverse of 1999 Silver Proof Five Dollars
Reverse of 1999 Silver Proof Five Dollars
Fiji
Fiji is an island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. It became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). A 1990 constitution favored native Melanesian control of Fiji, but led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. Amendments enacted in 1997 made the constitution more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government and gave a mandate to the government of Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE.

Fiji Coins
Fiji has issued its own coins since 1934 in sterling denominations, and decimalised in 1969 conveting to dollar and cent denominations.
We usually have in stock at least a few Fiji coins. The mintage figures tend to be quite low, although perhaps this is to expected with a population of under 1 million. In spite of the fact that Fiji has been a republic since a coup in 1987 which ousted Elizabeth II as Queen of Fiji, monarchist sentiment remains strong, and she remains the 'Paramount Chief of Fiji'. Consequently, the Queen's image still adorns the obverse of Fijian coins.

Coin Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightAlloySilver Content
$5 3431.440.9250.9350

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Silver fineness in parts per thousand.
Silver Content = Actual weight of fine silver in troy ounces.

Fiji Coins For Sale
DateDenominationDescriptionMintageGradeAvailPrice
1999$5Millennium 200010,000Silver ProofAsk19.95

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit
Avail = Availability

Fijian Coin Sets
We have listed these on their own page.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, including Fijian coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.


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