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10 Dollars, Fiji, 1872–1873 (Pick 16)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1872-1873

This 10 Dollars note was issued in Fiji, with dates recorded from 1872–1873. It belongs to the Fijian Dollar (1871-1873) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Seru Epenisa Cakobau (1871-1874). It measures 200 × 120 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 16.

Obverse: Brown on off-white paper. C.R. monogram at top center; Coat of Arms below. Engraved; various handwritten dates and serial #; hand signed (Treasurer); hand stamped "Cancelled". Its lettering reads “N.B. THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AND PAYABLE AT THE TREASURY / CR / TREASURY NOTE / LEKUVA / The Bearer of this is entitled to receive / from The Treasury, Lekuva TEN DOLLARS. / TEN / S. T. Leigh & co Sydney”. Reverse: Blank.

The note was printed by S. T. Leigh & co, Sydney, Australia. 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.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

These notes were either cancelled by hand in ink, or a stamp that said "CANCELLED."

Physical characteristics

Size
200 × 120 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
S. T. Leigh & co, Sydney, Australia
Currency
Fijian Dollar (1871-1873)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Brown on off-white paper. C.R. monogram at top center; Coat of Arms below. Engraved; various handwritten dates and serial #; hand signed (Treasurer); hand stamped "Cancelled".
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
N.B. THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AND PAYABLE AT THE TREASURY / CR / TREASURY NOTE / LEKUVA / The Bearer of this is entitled to receive / from The Treasury, Lekuva TEN DOLLARS. / TEN / S. T. Leigh & co Sydney

Identification

Value
10 Dollars
Dates recorded
1872-1873
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 16

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P16
  • NumistaN# 461771

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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