Fiji - 1937 - George VI Coronation

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.