Capture the Spirit of Fijian Aviation and Heritage

Add a touch of the South Pacific to your album with the 1995 Fiji $5 Banknote. This "Third Issue" note is printed in a striking reddish-brown and orange palette. In Very Fine (VF) condition, this note has seen light circulation—showing some folds and minor softening of the paper—but remains crisp, vibrant, and free from heavy damage or stains.

Key Design Features:

• Obverse: Features a mature portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II (based on a 1992 photo by Terry O'Neill). Accompanying the Queen is the Bunedamu (White-throated Pigeon) perched on a branch and the Fiji Coat of Arms.

   

• Reverse: A fascinating modern scene of Nadi International Airport. Look closely to see baggage carts, maintenance vehicles, and four iconic passenger planes (including a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar and Boeing 747s) alongside a catamaran ferry.

   

• Security: Features a windowed security thread and the watermark of a Fijian head.

   

• Signature: Jone Yavala Kubuabola (Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji).

   

Why This Note?

This 1995 issue is highly regarded for bridging the gap between traditional Fijian symbols and its emergence as a modern tourism hub. As a VF specimen, it is an excellent "filler" or starter note for collectors who want a piece of history that shows the authentic character of its era.