Obverse: the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II based on Ian Rank-Broadley’s design. Surrounding inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II”, “FIJI” and the year of issue “2006”. The designer’s initials “IRB” appear below the portrait.
Reverse: the reverse depicts a Transylvanian landscape featuring mountains, a castle rising above a rocky cliff, a howling wolf and the moon. The composition is complemented by a horse-drawn carriage travelling along a mountain road. The inscriptions “TRANSYLVANIA” and “ROMANIA” appear at the top, while the denomination “5 $” is shown at the bottom.
About the coin: this gold coin is dedicated to Transylvania, a historic region of Romania renowned for its spectacular Carpathian landscapes, medieval castles and legends. The design combines some of the region’s most characteristic motifs – a mountain castle, a wolf symbolizing the wilderness, and the moon enhancing the mysterious atmosphere. Transylvania is also known worldwide for the legends of Count Dracula, which have made the region one of Romania’s most recognizable cultural symbols. Issued by Fiji in 2006, the coin stands out for its detailed thematic design and collectible appeal.
