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50 Dollars (Battle of the Coral Sea) – Solomon Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea

Solomon Islands

Context

Year: 1992

Issuer: Solomon Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1977)

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 15.61 g

Gold weight: 15.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #38

Numista: #181898

Value

Exchange value: 50 SBD

Bullion value: $2625.38

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II's effigy

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS

RDM

1992

Translation:

ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS

RDM

1992

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Battle of the Coral Sea scene.

Inscription:

50th ANNIVESARY CORAL SEA 1942-1992

· 50 DOLLARS ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1992	—	500	Proof

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