2017-04-22 Sat

Two million 7 Fiji dollar banknotes and one million 50 cent coins will be released to celebrate the Rugby Sevens team’s victory at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This is the country’s first ever Olympic Gold, in fact, the first ever Olympics medal. The Fijian rugby team won against Great Britain 43-7.

The currency will feature images of captain Osea Kolinisau, former coach Ben Ryan and the team. Fiji's most successful coach Ryan was awarded as the Companion of the Order of Fiji and three acres of land after retired from his position in 2016. He is currently a consultant for the Welsh Rugby Union.