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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II USS Hornet
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#81000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The USS Hornet moving right, with ship in background and aircraft taking off from her deck
Script: Latin
Lettering:
USS HORNET
25 DOLLARS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The USS Hornet coin from Solomon Islands features a unique design, showcasing a detailed image of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) on its reverse side. The USS Hornet played a significant role in World War II, serving as the launching platform for the Doolittle Raid in 1942 and recovering Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin in 1969. This coin serves as a commemoration of the USS Hornet's storied history and its contributions to significant events in world history.
