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2 Dollars, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji, 2007–2011 (Pick 109)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2007-2011

Issuing entity

Fiji

This 2 Dollars note was issued in Fiji by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, with dates recorded from 2007–2011. It belongs to the Dollar (1969-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1987-date). It measures 131 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 109.

Obverse: Green on multicolor underprint. Mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II at right; arms at upper right. Novel numbering on both serial #. Mohar (sovereign locket) at lower left. Its lettering reads “2 Fiji / This Note is Legal Tender in Fiji for / TWO / DOLLARS”. Reverse: Multicolor print. Faces of diverse group of children during school games; Fiji National Stadium at left; Mount Korobasanasaga at center right. Its lettering reads “FIJI / TWO DOLLARS”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Fijian head and electrotype 2. Signatures recorded for the type: Savenaca Narube (SN) (Governor); Barry Whiteside (BW) (Acting Governor). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 10 April 2007. Demonetized: 31 March 2013. 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

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Physical characteristics

Size
131 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Fijian head and electrotype 2.

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Signatures
Savenaca Narube (SN) (Governor) · Barry Whiteside (BW) (Acting Governor)
Demonetized
31 March 2013
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of Fiji

Design

Obverse
Green on multicolor underprint. Mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II at right; arms at upper right. Novel numbering on both serial #. Mohar (sovereign locket) at lower left.
Reverse
Multicolor print. Faces of diverse group of children during school games; Fiji National Stadium at left; Mount Korobasanasaga at center right.
Obverse lettering
2 Fiji / This Note is Legal Tender in Fiji for / TWO / DOLLARS
Reverse lettering
FIJI / TWO DOLLARS

Identification

Value
2 Dollars
Dates recorded
2007-2011
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 109

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P109
  • NumistaN# 207854

Research required

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