Fiji – Scott # 317, used

Description

Fiji – Scott #317 (Used)

Fiji Scott #317 is a 40 cent definitive stamp featuring the Yellow-breasted Musk Parrot (Prosopeia personata), known locally as the Koki. The design presents a vivid illustration of two parrots perched on a branch, their green plumage accented with bright yellow and red markings, set against a soft, natural background. A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears in the upper corner, consistent with Fiji’s Commonwealth-era definitives.

This issue highlights one of Fiji’s endemic bird species, reflecting the islands’ unique wildlife and growing emphasis on natural heritage in postal design. The detailed artwork and bold coloration make this stamp especially attractive to collectors of birds, fauna, and Pacific island issues.

This example is used, with a visible cancellation, and is ideal for collections focused on Fiji, ornithology, endemic species, or Commonwealth wildlife stamps.