About the Fijian Dollar
The Fijian Dollar was introduced in 1969, replacing the Fijian pound as part of the country's move to a decimal currency system.
The name 'Dollar' was chosen for its international recognition.
Interesting Facts
Rugby 7s Commemorative Note
Fiji issued a special $7 banknote to celebrate the national rugby sevens team's gold medal win at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Flora and Fauna Series
In 2012, Fiji released a new series of currency, the 'Flora and Fauna' series, removing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrating the country's unique wildlife.
Tourism-Driven Economy
The Fijian Dollar's value is closely tied to the tourism industry, which is the country's main source of foreign income.
Historical Timeline
The first Fijian Dollar is introduced.
Fiji becomes a British colony, and the pound sterling becomes the currency.
The second and current Fijian Dollar is introduced.
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is removed from banknotes and coins, replaced by local flora and fauna.
Denominations
Banknotes
Coins
Security Features
Quick Facts
- ISO Code
- FJD
- Symbol
- FJ$
- Numeric Code
- 242
- Subunit
- Cent (1/100)
- Introduced
- 1969-01-15
Central Bank
- Name
- Reserve Bank of Fiji
- Headquarters
- Suva, Fiji
- Founded
- 1983
- Current Governor
- Faizul Ariff Ali (since 2017)
Economic Data
- Reserve Currency Share
- 0.0%
- Forex Volume Share
- 0.0%
- Inflation Rate
- 5.4%
- Interest Rate
- 0.25%
Exchange Rates
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