Solomon Islands (Coins)

Area: 11,500 square miles                                             Population: 275,000

Located in the Southwest Pacific east of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands were discovered by the Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendana. The former British protectorate achieved self government in 1975 and full independence in 1978.

Monetary System

100 Cents = 1 Dollar

1981 (FMP) Solomon Islands 20 Cents (Cu-Ni) - PRF

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Obverse Queen Elizabeth II, bust facing to right, date. Rev. a traditional intricate design showing four monkeys in the center, value. Choice proof example with deep mirrored fields and frosty devices. Minimal marks, this one is a real find! (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SOLOCN20C981

$5.00

1981 Solomon Islands 1 Dollar (Cu-Ni) - Gem PRF

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Obverse bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing to right. Rev. Nusu-Nusu (Sea Spirit), value. Seven-sided coin with deep mirrored fields, frosty devices and tons of pizzazz. Marks are minimal, this is a real gem. Only 448 pieces minted...very hard to find. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SOLOCN1D981

$17.50

1991 Solomon Islands $1 “Pearl Harbor Issue” (Ag) PRF

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Silver issue

Obverse Queen Elizabeth II, bust to right. Rev. Pearl Harbor scene. Gorgeous, lustrous GEM proof example with wonderful cameos, minimal marks, and deep mirrored fields. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SOLOCN1D991

$29.95

1992 Solomon Islands $1 “Guadalcanal Issue” - BU

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Image appears dark as this beauty is very “proof-like” which causes light to reflect back at the scanner. Bright, lustrous brilliant uncirculated example with lots of eye appeal, light trace of brandy/gold at edge and minimal marks. Commemorates the 50th anniversary of Guadalcanal in 1942. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SOLCN1992

$10.00

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