The Solomon Islands dollar is the unit of currency used on coins of the Solomon Islands in Melanesia. Since its 1977 independence from its days as a British Protectorate, the Solomons have issued several coins for circulation among its citizens, and even more silver and gold proofs for international collectors and investors and others with an interest in Oceania collectibles. The Solomon Islands divides its dollar into 100 cents.
Denominations of Solomon Islands coins
In its history, the following denominations have been seen on Solomon Islands coins:
Cent coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Dollar coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100
For general circulation, the 1, 2, and 5-cent coins have been discontinued, and the only regularly circulating coins now in the Solomon Islands are the five coins from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Coins with a face value over $2 are any one of several commemorative coins made for international collectors. These special proofs, usually made of either silver or gold, often feature Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an interesting subject on the reverse. These collectible Solomon Island proof coins are of a high quality in design and in precious metal purity, and are frequently seen for sale.