2 Dollars, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji, 2007–2011 (Pick 109)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2007-2011
Issuing entity
FijiThis 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
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
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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
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
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.