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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Admiral Graf Spee
2006 year| Silver (.999) | 31.11 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 25 Dollars 25 SBD = USD 3.02 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#79041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Admiral Graf Spee going left, with horizon in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE
25 DOLLARS
Edge
Milled
Comment
The ship Admiral Graf Spee was a battleship cruiser belonging to the Kriegsmarine. It was the last of a series of three ships. It carried out a campaign in the South Atlantic, before being damaged at the Battle of the Rio de la Plata and then scuttled. Its name comes from the Count (Graf) von Spee, admiral of the Imperial German Navy.
Interesting fact
The Admiral Graf Spee coin from Solomon Islands features a unique design, showcasing a battleship on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin is made of 99.9% silver and weighs 31.11 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collectible item.
