1 Dollar, Fiji, 1980 (Pick 76)

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Fiji, dated 1980. It belongs to the Dollar (1969-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1987). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 76.

Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right centre, arms at center, artifact at right. Similar to P#81, but different color. Its lettering reads “$1 / FIJI / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE DOLLAR / CENTRAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF FIJI / CHAIRMAN GENERAL MANAGER”. Reverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Open air Suva market. Its lettering reads “$1 FIJI / ONE DOLLAR”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Profile Fijian Head. Signatures recorded for the type: David John Barnes (DJB) (Chairman of the Board); H. J. Tomkins (HJT) (General Manager). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 24 June 1980. Demonetized: Yes.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.