1 Shilling - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1957 - 1965)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 23 |
| Weight (g) | 5.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Cecil Walter Thomas
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Crowned head facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Crowned head facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
SHILLING
19 62
FIJI
Description:
Outrigger divides date, denomination above.
SHILLING
19 62
FIJI
Description:
Outrigger divides date, denomination above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 400,000 | Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1958 | 400,000 | Common | |
| 1958 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1961 | 200,000 | Common | |
| 1961 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1962 | 400,000 | Common | |
| 1962 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1965 | 800,000 | Very Common |