The 88 Cents 2022 banknote was issued by the Reserve Bank of Fiji as a commemorative note celebrating a special national event.
The obverse features a portrait of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna (1888–1958), the celebrated Fijian chief, soldier, and statesman, honoring his legacy in Fiji’s history.
The reverse depicts Fiji’s cultural and natural heritage, including tropical flora, marine life, and motifs representing national pride and traditions.
The note is printed on polymer, with a transparent window, watermark of Ratu Sukuna, and other advanced security features.
Dimensions: 145 × 70 mm.
Commemorative issue
God of Wealth.
Obverse
Denomination as registration device, hibiscus flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
88 Fiji
This Numismatic Note is Legal Tender in Fiji for
EIGHTY EIGHT CENTS
88 Cents
Reverse
Piles of old Chinese coins with currency symbols.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Fiji
EIGHTY EIGHT CENTS
God of Wealth
88 Cents
Good luck & good fortune
may prosperity be yours
Watermark
Hibiscus flower and electrotype 88.
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
The note has a holographic security thread windowed into four pieces.
Under backlight the security strip can be seen to be solid:
On the obverse there is a hibiscus flower and 88 painted in optically variable ink:
On the reverse there is a gold iridescent ink strip depicting various treasure items:
UV activity (365nm):
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