The 2002 series marked a significant security upgrade for Fijian paper currency, with De La Rue introducing the wide segmented foil thread — a feature then being rolled out across several Commonwealth Pacific issuers simultaneously. The "RBF" repeat within the thread allowed quick visual authentication without specialist equipment, a practical consideration for a tourism-heavy economy where currency passed through many hands unfamiliar with local notes.
Pick 108 is the highest denomination of its series. High-value notes in Fiji's circulation have historically shown low survival rates in collectible grades due to the humid tropical climate, which accelerates paper degradation at the folds.
The 2002 series marked a significant security upgrade for Fijian paper currency, with De La Rue introducing the wide segmented foil thread — a feature then being rolled out across several Commonwealth Pacific issuers simultaneously. The "RBF" repeat within the thread allowed quick visual authentication without specialist equipment, a practical consideration for a tourism-heavy economy where currency passed through many hands unfamiliar with local notes.
Pick 108 is the highest denomination of its series. High-value notes in Fiji's circulation have historically shown low survival rates in collectible grades due to the humid tropical climate, which accelerates paper degradation at the folds.