Fiji 6 Pence - George VI, 1942 – 1943

6 Pence from Fiji. Issued from 1942 to 1943. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse

Metcalfe bust of King George VI facing left

Reverse

Turtle surrounded by legend and date. Because of World War II, many of the mints of Europe could not produce and distribute coins for their distant colonies. This coin was struck at San Francisco instead of the British Royal Mint, so it bears the mint-mark "S" below the "year" in the date.

Edge

Reeded