Today has been a bit of an odd day. I woke up really early at about four in the morning and just couldn't get back to sleep. I really hate insomnia! But at least I got an early start on some of the projects I've been meaning to get done around the house. The only sad part is the list seems to get longer all the time despite my efforts to conquer them all...
I really didn't have a plan for a post today, and honestly was considering just taking the day off. Then I ran into a travel ad for Fiji online, and reminded me of a coin I had picked up years ago in a coin shop in Phoenix, Arizona. The coin wasn't the most beautiful and had some mileage for sure, but the turtle (I love animal coins) and the mint mark are what sold me on it. I knew that the S could only stand for one mint, San Francisco!
Normally the coins for British protectorates were produced by the Royal Mint. However, in 1942 it was the middle of World War 2 and coin production in Europe wasn't their top priority. So in 1942 and 1943 the coins were produced by the San Francisco Mint, in California. Have a look at at this cool coin:
About the coin:
This coin is 90% silver which is really most of the value in this particular coin. It weighs 2.8 grams, and the price of silver per gram at the moment is just about $1.04. So there is $2.91 worth of silver. But to a collector I might be able to sell it for $7 more or less. It's one I won't be selling though any time soon, I just like the history too much to part with it, and the turtle is pretty cool too!
Fiji
Fiji is an archipelago (or group of islands) of some 330 islands located in the South Pacific. I have always wanted to travel to the South Pacific, but it's one of those places that I have yet to make a visit. I have always loved island living having spent many years in the Caribbean, and Fiji looks beautiful!
The islands were first charted by Captain Cook in 1789 and was a British protectorate until 1970 when they became independent. It is a vacation paradise to people from around the world, and one of those exotic vacation locations that has always appealed to me. The islands and waters remind me a lot of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, just crystal clear water and white sand beaches. I'm sure that sounds perfect for most of the people currently in mid winter in the northern hemisphere!
I've included a couple pictures I found online, and now I am really ready for a trip to Fiji!
qantas.com
wallpaper.dog
Absolutely gorgeous! If that doesn't give you the travel bug I don't know what will... lol
That will wrap up my post for the day. I hope you liked the coin and it's interesting history. It's amazing to think that World War 2 was only 80 years ago, the world has changed a lot since then. Hopefully we won't be seeing a third one anytime soon. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below. Thank you for all of your support, and I hope you all have a great Wednesday!
References:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces18185.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji
Disclaimer:
All pictures are mine unless otherwise indicated
I am not a financial planner and this isn't financial advice. Please always do your own research before investing your money. You worked hard enough to earn it!
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