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5 Dollars, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji, 2002 (Pick 105)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2002

Issuing entity

Fiji

This 5 Dollars note was issued in Fiji by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, dated 2002. It belongs to the Dollar (1969-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1987-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 105.

Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II at right; arms at upper right. Bunedamu (white throated Pigeon) at lower left. Novel serial #. Its lettering reads “FIJI / 5 / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER IN FIJI FOR / FIVE DOLLARS”. Reverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Nadi International Airport. Its lettering reads “FIJI / FIVE 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: Profile of Fijian head. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 30 June 2013. 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

New security features from P#97 and P#101: wide security thread.

Physical characteristics

Size
156 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Profile of Fijian head.

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)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of Fiji

Design

Obverse
Brown on multicolor underprint. Mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II at right; arms at upper right. Bunedamu (white throated Pigeon) at lower left. Novel serial #.
Reverse
Brown on multicolor underprint. Nadi International Airport.
Obverse lettering
FIJI / 5 / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER IN FIJI FOR / FIVE DOLLARS
Reverse lettering
FIJI / FIVE DOLLARS

Identification

Value
5 Dollars
Dates recorded
2002
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 105

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)P105
  • NumistaN# 215645

Research required

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