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20 Pounds
| Issuer | Government of Fiji |
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| Year | 1954-1958 |
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| Size | 195 × 88 mm |
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| Obverse description | At left, an unprinted watermark window reserved for the security device. The centre of the note carries the Fiji coat of arms above the denomination, framed by guilloche underprint work. A formal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II occupies the right portion, set within an intaglio-printed vignette typical of Bradbury Wilkinson engraving of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | £20 £20 GOVERNMENT OF FIJI THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT TWENTY POUNDS For the GOVERNMENT of FIJI 1st JULY, 1954. COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY £20 £20 BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. LTD. ENGLAND |
| Reverse description | The left portion is occupied by fine guilloche lacework forming the decorative underprint, while the centre carries the issuing authority title and denomination in bold letterpress. An unprinted watermark window is positioned at the right margin, balancing the composition. |
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