50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1990-2005 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1990-2005 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1990-2005 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic

 
Copper-nickel 10 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Solomon Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-2005
Value
50 Cents 0.50 SBD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1977-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#3487
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Coat of arms with supporters above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO LEAD IS TO SERVE
50 CENTS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 cent coin from Solomon Islands featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) has a unique feature - it has a holographic stripe on the reverse side, which shows a 3D image of a dolphin jumping out of the water. This holographic stripe was introduced as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting and is a distinctive characteristic of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  - - - - - -
1995  - - - - - -
1996  - - - - - -
1997  - - - - - -
2005  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1990-2005 coin.