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Latest Banknote of 2025 Nominations

The latest nominations for the Banknote of 2025 are: Kazakhstan: 1,000-Tenge Note, Sri Lanka: 2,000-Rupee note, Fiji: 5-Dollar Note

 
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Fiji: 5-Dollar Note

Nominated by Sam Assad, IBNS Member 12834-R

 
Note B534 (PNL): 5 dollars (US$2.25)
Predominant Colour(s) Green
Front English text; kulawai (red-throated lorikeet) bird perched on a branch; Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl.
Back English text; leaves; Vonu Dina green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Watermark Head of iTaukei man shadow image
Additional Security Motion Surface security stripe, iridescent gold ink, ultraviolet ink, tactile lines and raised dots for visually impaired, microprinting, clear window with Fijian artifact, shadow image
Printer Crane Currency
Size 136 x 67 mm Polymer (Guardian)
Introduced 18/12/2025
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book