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½ Dollar - Elizabeth II Moraine Lake
2017 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 4.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | ½ Dollar ½ SBD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Size | 70 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#224647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet (1,885 m). The lake has a surface area of 0.5 square kilometres (0.19 sq mi).The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinctive shade of blue. The colour is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis.
Moraine Lake is only half the size of its nearby neighbour Lake Louise, but perhaps even more scenic. It’s a glacier-fed lake situated in the beautiful Valley Of The Ten Peaks in Banff National Park.
It’s more like a million dollar view, but the iconic image of Moraine Lake and the Valley Of The Ten Peaks was used on the back of Canadian twenty-dollar bills issued between 1969 and 1979. The beautiful deep blue water with a backdrop of towering snow-capped mountains is one of the most photographed spots in the Canadian Rockies and possibly in all of Canada.
Interesting fact
The Moraine Lake ½ Dollar coin from Solomon Islands features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of Canada's Moraine Lake, with its turquoise waters and surrounding mountains. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a scenic view of the lake and its surroundings. The coin is made of silver-plated copper-nickel and weighs 4.58 grams. It was issued in 2017 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation in the Solomon Islands but rather as a collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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