50 Cents Varivoce

Obverse

Varivoce, Humpheaded Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), to the right. Name of the country, date and local name on the right. The Varivoce is one of the largest reef fish, found from the red sea to Polynesia in tropical waters. Endangered (IUCN). Replaces the Queen's portrait after suspension of Fiji from the Commonwealth of Nations in 2009 (reinstalled 09/2014).

Lettering:
FIJI
2012
Varivoce

Reverse

Camakau, Fijian outrigger, found now mainly in the Lau group. Local name. Denomination below.

Lettering:
Camakau
50 cents

Edge

Reeded

GG-004