Solomon Islands 2 Dollar Banknote (Queen Elizabeth II Portrait)
*The serial number and year of issue may differ from those in the photo, but we will deliver the item in the same unused condition.
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🇸🇧 Overview
This is a two dollar bill issued by the Solomon Islands, a beautiful island nation located in the South Pacific.
The piece beautifully depicts the harmony between the culture, traditions, and nature of the island nation, with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the center.
It is highly regarded as an artistic currency that combines the traditions of the British Empire with the spirit of Oceania.
The banknotes were designed and issued by the Solomon Islands Monetary Authority.
Its design is more than just a currency; it is a "cultural heritage" and is attracting attention from collectors around the world.
💴 Banknote specifications
Item/Content
Country name
Solomon Islands
issuing authority
Solomon Islands Monetary Authority
face value
Two Dollars
Currency Unit
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Publication year
1980s to early 1990s (years may vary)
size
Approximately 140 x 70 mm
material
High-quality cotton paper (with watermark)
Design color
Green, olive, pale pink, golden brown
situation
Uncirculated or Uncirculated (Choice UNC)
signatory
Solomon Islands Monetary Authority Chairman / Member
Features
Watermark, micro print, 3D pattern print
Reference Catalog Number
P-5 / B116a (International Banknote Catalog Standard)
👑 Surface Design (Obverse)
The obverse features the dignified portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right.
The Queen's portrait symbolizes the dignity and elegance of the British Royal Family in their younger days.
This sign indicates that the Solomon Islands is a member of the Commonwealth Realm.
Next to the portraits, traditional canoes, shells, fish, birds and other natural elements of the island are geometrically incorporated.
It symbolizes the calmness of the South Pacific and the cycle of life.
In the center is the text "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR TWO DOLLARS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS."
It represents legitimacy as a national legal tender.
At the bottom are two fish and a traditional ocean canoe motif.
It embodies a respect for the sea, which is the foundation of the Solomon Islands' fishing culture and livelihood.
The overall design is geometric yet warm,
It is a beautiful blend of the streamlined forms of Polynesian art and the classic banknote designs of the British Empire.
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🌊 Reverse design
The reverse depicts a traditional fishing scene, symbolic of Solomon Islands life and culture.
Several islanders catching fish on the beach,
The painting vividly depicts the people riding in canoes and working together using spears and nets.
This design is not just a landscape,
It represents the Solomon Islands' cultural philosophy of "harmony as a community and coexistence with nature."
The words "Two Dollars" are printed on the bottom right.
The top left and top right corners are intricately decorated with tribal and geometric patterns.
This reverse side is particularly highly regarded in the history of banknote design,
It is sometimes called "the perfection of banknote design as art."
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🧭 Historical background
The Solomon Islands is an island nation that gained independence from Britain in 1978 after World War II.
This banknote is part of the early post-independence series.
Establishing an identity as an independent nation,
It symbolizes the duality of pride in belonging to the British Commonwealth.
The Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) is a currency
In 1977, the Australian pound system was replaced by
This $2 bill is part of the initial series issued after the establishment of the independent currency system.
Among the South Pacific countries, the Solomon Islands continues to place great importance on traditional culture.
The $2 bill is significant as it serves as a bridge between the modern economy and tribal society.
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💎 Collector's Points
1. One of the few early Pacific banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II
2. Issued by the Solomon Islands Monetary Authority during the period of independence
3. Artistic design based on traditional culture and marine life
4. Unused or in excellent condition (UNC)
5. A member of the globally popular Commonwealth banknote series
6. Numista Pick catalogue included (P-5)
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📈 Market value and investment attractiveness
This banknote is a popular series that combines artistic, historical, and cultural elements.
It has received high praise in the collector markets of Europe, the United States and Japan.
In particular, early Solomon Islands banknotes bearing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
It occupies an important place in the collection of Commonwealth currencies,
Unused items in good condition are becoming more difficult to obtain every year.
Furthermore, after the Queen's death (2022),
The historical value of the Elizabeth II portrait series has been reassessed internationally.
It is also expected that the asset value will increase in the future.
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📦 GoldSilverJapan Quality Guarantee
• This product will be delivered in carefully selected unused condition equivalent to that shown in the photo.
• The serial number and year of issue may vary, but the design, quality, and issuing agency are the same.
• Protected in special packaging that protects against UV rays, humidity, and oxidation, ensuring preservation as a work of art.
• Secure domestic shipping with tracking number and full warranty.
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✨ Conclusion
This Solomon Islands 2 dollar bill is
It is not just a currency, but a work of art that embodies the nature, culture, and history of the South Pacific.
An elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth,
Coexistence with nature, symbolized by the fishing scene,
And the pride of being an independent nation is condensed into one piece of paper.
This masterpiece carefully selected by GoldSilverJapan is
It will add island soul and royal elegance to your collection at the same time.
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