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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Missionary ship Duff
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 31.55 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 SBD = USD 1.21 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.55 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#231538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ship right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MISSIONARY SHIP DUFF * 1797 *
$10
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Missionary ship Duff in the Solomon Islands in 1800. The ship was captained by James Wilson, a Scottish missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in the region. The coin's design features an image of the ship on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the event.
