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© Yurek70
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Alvaro De Mendana
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.36 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 SBD = USD 1.21 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.36 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#368725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Mendana facing at left, early sailing ship at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALVARO DE MENDANA
10 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Alvaro de Mendana, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to discover the Solomon Islands, on the other side.
