Fiji 2 Cents {1969-1992} 5S

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front: Palm fan

back: Young bust right
Lettering: ELIZABETH II FIJI

In Fiji the leaves of Fiji fan palm were traditionally used as fans, known as Iri masei or Ai viu, that were only used by the chiefs.

A light, flexible wood was used to construct a border for the leaves. In Fijian, the term Ai viu refers to both a fan and an umbrella, as the leaves of Fiji fan palm were used for protection from both the sun and the rain. The leaf was held immediately above the head when it was raining in order and the rain rolled off the leaf behind the head. The trunk of this species was occasionally used for ridge-beams. This species was associated with the upper classes and only one or two trees were usually found in a village, as these plants provided enough leaves to meet the material needs of the village chiefs.

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bronze coin
• diameter: 21.1 mm
• weight: 3.85 g

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