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banknote

human history
  • Other Name

    Fiji 1 penny (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Fiji 1 penny; P/1 987235; 1.7.1942. Part of a collection of banknotes, mainly WW2 period, from New Zealand, Australia, and various war zones including Asia and Europe. Donated to 21 Battalion Association for display in the clubrooms by Terry McMullen.

  • Place
    Fiji
  • Accession Number
    2019.62.310
  • Accession Date
    19 Sep 2019
  • Department

    History

    Social History

    War History

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Images and documents

Images

  • banknote, 2019.62.310, Photographed 31 Jan 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • banknote, 2019.62.310, Photographed 31 Jan 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • banknote, 2019.62.310, Photographed 31 Jan 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2019.62.310
    Gift of 21st Battalion Association
  • Collection
    21 Battalion Association
  • Place
    Fiji
  • Date
    01 Jul 1942
  • Associated Person

     Terry McMullen

  • Period

    World War 2/Wars

  • Signature/marks

    GOVERNMENT OF FIJI / P/1 987235 / ONE PENNY / 1ST JULY 1942 / FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FIJI. / [signature] / COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY. (printed)

    GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR (printed)

    GOVERNMENT / OF FIJI / FIJI / 1942 / PENNY (printed)

    "P/1 987235" (serial number)

  • Media

    paper (fiber product)

  • Measurement Reading

    79mm

    50mm

  • Classification

    banknote

    money, paper

    currency

  • Last Update
    11 Sep 2023
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