Solomon Islands Coins
The Solomon Islands, an island country in Oceania, has an interesting numismatic history that reflects its colonial past and its evolution as an independent nation. Currently, the official currency is the Solomon Islands dollar, which is divided into 100 cents.
Current currency and its history
The Solomon Islands dollar was introduced in 1977, replacing the Australian dollar. Initially, coins were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 5, 10 and 20 cents, as well as 1 dollar. Banknotes were printed in denominations of 2, 5, 10 and 20 dollars. Over the years, several commemorative issues have been made, including coins celebrating local wildlife and important historical events.
Significant numismatic milestones
A significant milestone in Solomon Islands numismatics was the issuance of the $1 coin in 2012, which featured a unique design with a hole in the center, similar to ancient Chinese coins. In addition, in 2018, the Solomon Islands released a series of commemorative gold and silver coins to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its independence, highlighting the country's rich culture and biodiversity. These special issues have attracted the attention of collectors from around the world, increasing interest in the island nation's numismatics.
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Dólar de las Islas Salomón (SBD) |
| 1€ | 9,28$ |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Honiara |
| ISO2 | SB |
| ISO3 | SLB |
| Catalogued coins | 58 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Solomon Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 cent
2 cents
5 cents
10 cents
20 cents
1 dollar
5 dollars
5 dollars
50 centavos (10th Anniversary of Independence)
1 cent
2 cents
5 cents
5 cents
10 cents
10 cents
20 cents
50 cents
1 dollar
1 dollar
20 cents
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