1982 Fiji 50-Cent Piece

Front (Image: Queen Elizabeth II)

Back (Image: Catamarran)

Description: This coin (still in circulation) is interesting due to its 12-sided shape. As a member of the British Commonwealth (colony from 1874 to 1970), all Fijian coins feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse on this as well as other Fijian coins depict native artifacts. The 50-cent piece shows a native sailing ship, the catamarran. Fiji's coins are minted in Australia, Great Britain and Singapore.