Obverse: Features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “FIJI” and the year of issue “2006” surround the portrait.
Reverse: Depicts stylised ruins of the legendary Atlantis – a ruined classical temple and columns sinking into the sea. The inscription “ATLANTIS LOST ISLAND” appears above, with the face value “5$” below.
About the coin: Issued by Fiji in 2006, this collector coin is dedicated to Atlantis – the legendary lost island described in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The coin belongs to a series of small gold coins dedicated to mysterious places and legends from around the world. It was struck from .585 fine gold, weighs 1.24 g, measures 13.92 mm in diameter, has a Proof finish and a limited mintage of only 7,500 pieces.
