Fiji 5 Cents {1969-1984} 

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

FEATURING
front: Fijian Lali drum 

A Lali is an idiophonic Fijian drum of the wooden slit drum type similar to the Tahitian Pate of Tahiti and Samoa found throughout Polynesia. It was an important part of traditional Fijian culture, used as a form of communication to announce births, deaths and wars. A smaller form of the Lali drum (Lali ni meke) is used in music. Lali drums are now used to call the people of an area together, such as church services; the Lali is also used to entertain guests at many hotel resorts. The Lali drum is made out of wood and played with hands but, is most commonly played with sticks (i uaua) which are made out of softer wood so as not to damage the Lali. Historically, a larger and smaller stick were used together when playing the Lali.
back: saqamoli, a native ceramic water bottle

back: Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II 
Lettering: ELIZABETH II FIJI

• quantity 1
• polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 19.35 mm
• weight: 2.8 g

• 24" stainless steel ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 1-1/8" stainless steel keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo}

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