Coins of SOLOMON ISLANDS - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Currency: Solomon Islands dollar = 100 cents. Coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 dollars.
Coins in circulation:
10 cents. Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type). Inscriptions in a semicircle - on the left: ELIZABETH II, on the right: SOLOMON ISLANDS, under the portrait - the year of issue. Reverse: In the center - a figurine of the god of the sea Ngorieru; face value on both sides of the figure: 10 CENTS. 2012 Copper-nickel plated galvanized steel. The weight - 2,30 year Diameter - 17 mm. This type of coin has been produced since 2012.
20 cents. Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type). Inscriptions in a semicircle - on the left: ELIZABETH II, on the right: SOLOMON ISLANDS, under the portrait - the year of issue. Reverse: In the center - a traditional-style pendant with four monkeys in the center; denomination in a semicircle at the top and bottom: 20 CENTS. 2012 Nickel plated galvanized steel. The weight - 2,82 year Diameter - 19 mm.
This type of coin has been produced since 2012.
50 cents. Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type). Inscriptions in a semicircle - on the left: ELIZABETH II, on the right: SOLOMON ISLANDS, under the portrait - the year of issue. Reverse: Ceremonial decoration in the shape of an eagle; at the top there is a denomination in two lines: 50 CENTS. 2012 Nickel plated galvanized steel. The weight - 3,64 year Diameter - 21 mm. This type of coin has been produced since 2012.
1 dollar. Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type). Inscriptions in a semicircle - on the left: ELIZABETH II, on the right: SOLOMON ISLANDS, under the portrait - the year of issue. Reverse: In the center is the image of Nusu Nusu, the defensive idol of the military pirogue. At the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular denomination: ONE DOLLAR. 2012 Aluminum bronze. This type of coin has been produced since 2012. The weight - 6,05 year Diameter - 21,5 mm., Thickness - 2 mm.
2 dollar. Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type). Inscriptions in a semicircle - on the left: ELIZABETH II, on the right: SOLOMON ISLANDS, under the portrait - the year of issue. Reverse: In the center - the image of the so-called. bokolo, a traditional form of money for the inhabitants of the Solomon Islands; Ocean shells are used as material for manufacturing. At the bottom of the coin, the face value is in a semicircle: TWO DOLLARS. 2012 Aluminum bronze. This type of coin has been produced since 2012. The weight - 8,10 year Diameter - 25,0 mm., Thickness - 2 mm.
COINS RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION:
1 cent. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Decorated food vessel; denomination top and bottom: 1 CENT. 1996, Bronze clad steel. Diameter - 17,53 mm. The weight - 2,30 g. Smooth edge. Coin of this type was issued in 1987, 1989, 1996, 2005, 2010 In 1977 - 1983, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen" and other technical characteristics (the coin was minted from bronze, had Diameter - 17,53 mm., The weight - 2,60 year).
2 cents. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Ceremonial decoration in the shape of an eagle; top denomination: 2 CENTS. 1996, Bronze clad steel. Diameter - 21,60 mm. The weight - 4,54 g. Smooth edge. Coin of this type was issued in 1987, 1989, 1996, 2005, 2006 In 1977 - 1983, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen") and other technical characteristics (the coin was minted from bronze, had Diameter - 21,60 mm., The weight - 5,20 year).
5 cents. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Ceremonial mask; denomination on the left in a semicircle: 5 CENTS. 1993 Copper-nickel plated galvanized steel. Diameter - 18,40 mm. The weight - 2,80 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 1993, 1996, 2005 In 1987, 1988, 1989, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with different technical characteristics (the coin was minted from a copper-nickel alloy, had Diameter - 19,40 mm., The weight - 2,80 year). In 1977 - 1983, 1985, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen"; the coin was minted from a copper-nickel alloy, had Diameter - 19,40 mm., The weight - 2,80 year).
10 cents. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Statuette of the god of the sea Ngorieru; face value on both sides of the figure: 10 CENTS. 1996 Copper-nickel plated galvanized steel. Diameter - 23,00 mm. The weight - 4,92 g. Corrugated edge. Coin of this type was issued in 1990, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2005 In 1998, a coin of a similar design was minted from a copper-nickel alloy. In 1997 - 1983, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen") and other technical characteristics (the coin was minted from a copper-nickel alloy, had Diameter - 23,60 mm., The weight - 5,60 year).
20 cents. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Traditional style pendant with four monkeys in the center; denomination top and bottom: 20 CENTS. 1989 Nickel plated galvanized steel. Diameter - 28,00 mm. The weight - 11,25 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was issued in 1987, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2005 In 1977 - 1983, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen") and other technical characteristics (the coin was minted from a copper-nickel alloy, had Diameter - 28,50 mm., The weight - 11,25 year).
50 cents. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the Solomon Islands; denomination below: 50 CENTS. 1997 Copper-nickel alloy. The coin is dodecagonal. Diameter - 29,50 mm. The weight - 10,00 g. Smooth edge. A coin of this type has been in circulation since 1990, produced in 1990, 1995 - 1997, 2005.
1 dollar. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Circular legend: ELIZABETH II. SOLOMON ISLANDS. Reverse: Image of Nusu Nusu, the defensive idol of the military pie; face value: 1 DOLLAR. 1997 Copper-nickel alloy. Heptagonal coin. Diameter - 30,00 mm. The weight - 13,45 g. Smooth edge. Coin of this type in circulation since 1996, issued in 1996, 1997, 2005 In 1977 - 1983 a coin of a similar design was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen (the so-called "young queen").
