1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1977-1983 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1977-1983 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1977-1983 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 13.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Solomon Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1977-1983
Value
1 Dollar 1 SBD = USD 0.12
Currency
Dollar (1977-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#10720
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Nusu-Nusu head - Sea spirit statue divides value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
DOLLAR

Engraver: David Thomas

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coins were minted on the same planchets as the British .

Interesting fact

The 1 Dollar coin from Solomon Islands featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) has a unique feature - it has a wave-shaped rim, which sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  1500000 - - - - - -
1977 FM 14000 - - - - - -
1978 FM 544 - - - - - -
1979 FM 677 - - - - - -
1980 FM 624 - - - - - -
1981 FM 212 - - - - - -
1983 FM 200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1977-1983 coin.