Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands new signature 100-dollar note (B225b) confirmed
21 11, 2019 11:35 Category: Oceania
Like B225a, but new signatures. Prefix A/7.
Courtesy of Ivan Bogdanov (bonistics.org) and Yuri Minkin (yuri111 on eBay).
Solomon Islands new 5-dollar polymer note (B221a) confirmed
26 05, 2019 09:04 Category: Oceania
According to a press release dated 25 April 2019, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands planned to introduce the country’s new 5-dollar polymer note on 2 May 2019 in conjunction with the United Nations World Tuna Day.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online) and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online) and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
Solomon Islands new signature 5-dollar note (B216d) confirmed
11 08, 2018 09:05 Category: Oceania
Like B216c, but new signatures. Prefix X/1 (replacement).
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Solomon Islands new 40-dollar commemorative polymer note (B226a) confirmed introduced 05.07.2018
16 07, 2018 08:09 Category: Oceania | Commemorative
According to a Central Bank of the Solomon Islands press release dated 5 July 2018 as well as a De La Rue press release of the same date, on 7 July 2018, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced a new legal tender 40-dollar polymer banknote and 2-dollar colored coin to commemorate the 40th anniversary of independence. 100,000 notes were printed by De La Rue, and the coins were minted by the Royal Australian Mint. The theme of the note is a celebration of independence with the phrase “A call to the nation to come together as one and move forward.”
Courtesy of Thomas Krause, Paul Nahmias, Aidan Work, and www.polymernotes.org.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause, Paul Nahmias, Aidan Work, and www.polymernotes.org.
Solomon Islands reported to introduce commemorative 40-dollar note and 2-dollar coin in July 2018
17 05, 2018 08:54 Category: Oceania | Commemorative
According to an article on SIBC, on 10 May 2018 the Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced plans to introduce a new 40-dollar note and 2-dollar coin to commemorate the country’s 40th anniversary of independence. Both are currently in production and are expected to be received in time for introduction in July.
Courtesy of Paul Nahmias.
Courtesy of Paul Nahmias.
Solomon Islands new 10-dollar gold coin note (BNP203) reportedly introduced 06.12.2017
05 01, 2018 09:57 Category: Oceania
According to a 6 December 2017 press release, the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has issued a new 10-dollar note, the world’s first legal tender “gold coin note” (0.5 grams of .999 fine gold; worth approximately US$20 at spot price upon introduction). 20,000 pieces were produced in collaboration with the World Coin Association and MDM Group, a company based in Germany.
Courtesy of Petar Blagojevic.
Courtesy of Petar Blagojevic.
Solomon Islands new 10-dollar note (B222) confirmed introduced 29.11.2017
05 01, 2018 09:50 Category: Oceania
According to an article in the Solomon Star News dated 29 November 2017, the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has introduced a new 10-dollar note printed by De La Rue.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.
Solomon Islands new signature 50-dollar note (B224b) confirmed
14 04, 2017 08:08 Category: Oceania
Like B223a, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa and Fred Fakarii). Prefix A/5.
Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.
Solomon Islands new 20-dollar note (B223a) confirmed
18 02, 2017 09:06 Category: Oceania
Courtesy of Paul Nahmias.
Solomon Islands new 20-dollar note (B223a) reported for 23.01.2017 introduction
22 01, 2017 20:15 Category: Oceania
According to a press release dated 12 January 2017, the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands intends to introduce a new 20-dollar note with new features, dimensions (140 x 66 mm), and sophistication in design, durability, and security. The notes, printed by De La Rue, will be launched on 20 January, but won’t enter circulation until 23 January.
Courtesy of Andrew Randall.
Solomon Islands new 100-dollar note (B225a) confirmed
26 04, 2015 12:47 Category: Oceania
Like B220, but revised design. Intro: 10 April 2015.
The following is a press release from De La Rue:
10 April 2015: A new $100 designed and printed in close collaboration with De La Rue has been launched by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. This is the second denomination of the new family of notes following the $50 launched in September 2013 .
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has today issued their new $100 banknote. In keeping with the new $50, this new note uses strong images and bold colours to reflect the vibrancy of the islands.
The overall theme of the note is rural life, depicting particularly the coconut as a major source of income in the rural Solomon Islands. On the front of the note, the abstract pattern work is based on a geometrical design and represents the swirling movement of shoals of fish whilst images portraying rural livelihood, social and economic activities in rural Solomon Islands are shown on the back.
As on the $50, the most prominent security feature is the Optiks™ super wide security thread with a transparent window. This Optiks technology was recognised in 2013 when De La Rue received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation for the thread and its associated paper making process.
On the occasion of the launch of the new $100, the Governor of the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands Denton Rarawa commented “This beautiful banknote is the result of the continued close collaboration between the Central Bank and De La Rue. We thank them for their contribution to the launch of this new note, the second note of our new banknote series”.
De La Rue’s Sales Director Ruth Euling said ”We are delighted to see the issue of this new note and are proud of our continued association with the Solomon Islands, a relationship that dates back almost a century to 1916”.
Also, read the press release from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn, Paul Nahmias, and Claudio Marana.
Solomon Islands new 50-dollar note (B224a) confirmed
27 09, 2013 08:11 Category: Oceania
According to an article on the Solomn Islands Broadcasting Corporation dated 27 September 2013, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced a brand new 50-dollar note on 26 September 2013. This is the first denomination in a new family to be issued over the course of the next few years. While an image of the note is not yet available, the following has been reported:
"On the front of the note, local basket weave designs are intended to represent the swirling movement of shoals of fish whilst indigenous fauna and flora - including an iguana, lizard and snake - are shown on the back. The most prominent security feature is [De La Rue's] Optiks super wide security thread with a transparent window."
Courtesy of Paul Nahmias, Cleo Phas, and Thomas Krause.
British Solomon Islands chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
19 07, 2012 13:11 Category: The Banknote Book | Oceania
The British Solomon Islands chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 2-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of the British Solomon Islands from 1916 to 1933. Revised 28 March 2015.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Red stars highlight the many notes missing from the SCWPM
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Solomon Islands new signature 5-dollar note (B216c) confirmed
05 07, 2012 08:50 Category: Oceania
Like B216b, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa and Shadrach Fanega).
Courtesy of Andrew Randall.
Solomon Islands new signature 100-dollar note (B220c) confirmed
28 01, 2012 08:56 Category: Oceania
Like B220b, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa and Shadrach Fanega).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Solomon Islands new signature 10-dollar note (B217c) confirmed
17 12, 2011 08:22 Category: Oceania
Like B217b, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa and Shadrach Fanega).
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
Solomon Islands chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
24 06, 2011 16:55 Category: The Banknote Book | Oceania
The Solomon Islands chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 10-page catalog covers notes issued by the Solomon Islands Monetary Authority from 1977 to 1981, and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands from 1984 to present. Revised 26 April 2015.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Red stars highlight the many notes missing from the SCWPM
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
Subscribe to The Banknote Book
If you collect the entire world or a large number of countries, buying a subscription is the best deal because it's less expensive than buying chapters individually, and it entitles you to every chapter currently available as well as everything published—or revised (click here to see the Change Log)—during the term of your subscription.
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Solomon Islands new signature 2-dollar note (B215b) confirmed
03 11, 2011 16:59 Category: Oceania
Like B216a, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa and Shadrach Fanega).
Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.
Solomon Islands new signature 50-dollar note (B219b) confirmed
25 02, 2010 06:40 Category: Oceania
Like B219a, but new signatures (Rick N. Houenipwela and Luma Darcy).
Courtesy of Paul Nahmias.
Solomon Islands new signature 20-dollar note (B218b) confirmed
28 09, 2009 20:17 Category: Oceania
Like B218a, but new signatures (Denton Hehenoro Rarawa, Governor; Shadrach Fanega, Secretary, Finance). Issued 2009.
Courtesy Claudio Marana.
Solomon Islands new $100 and revised $2 notes (B215a, B220a) confirmed
02 09, 2006 10:52 Category: Oceania
On 2 September 2006, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands issued the nation’s first ever $100 note, as well as a revised $2 note. The $100 note honors the country’s rural sector, according to a speech given by CBSI governor Rick Hou. The $2 note is like B213, but is now printed on paper, polymer having proven to be disappointing in regards to color retention.
B220a: 100 dollars (US$13.10), ND (2006). Issued September 2, 2006. Light brown, red, and peach. Falcon head wmk, flag, windowed security thread, coat of arms, holographic security emblem, and registration device. Coconut harvesting, palms, ray on back. 160 x 72 mm.
B215: 2 dollars (US$0.25), ND (2006). Issued September 2, 2006. Like Pick 23, but printed on paper, no commemorative seal, flag and pole added to left of center, and novel serial numbers. 140 x 70 mm.
Courtesy of Morris Lawing.
B220a: 100 dollars (US$13.10), ND (2006). Issued September 2, 2006. Light brown, red, and peach. Falcon head wmk, flag, windowed security thread, coat of arms, holographic security emblem, and registration device. Coconut harvesting, palms, ray on back. 160 x 72 mm.
B215: 2 dollars (US$0.25), ND (2006). Issued September 2, 2006. Like Pick 23, but printed on paper, no commemorative seal, flag and pole added to left of center, and novel serial numbers. 140 x 70 mm.
Courtesy of Morris Lawing.
