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| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 1/2 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of His Majesty King Charles III occupies the central field, rendered in high relief after the effigy by Dominic Critchlow. The legend arcs around the upper periphery reading CHARLES III · 2025 · SOLOMON ISLANDS, with the denomination HALF DOLLAR inscribed along the lower arc, all separated by raised bullet points. The engraver's initials DC appear discreetly below the truncation of the bust. The gold-plated field provides a polished, mirror-like background contrasting with the frosted portrait. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Solomon Islands has issued commemorative coinage under licensing agreements with various IP holders since the 1970s, and Beatrix Potter characters have appeared across multiple Commonwealth-adjacent issues in recent decades. This piece is gold-plated iron rather than a precious metal strike — a production choice that keeps retail prices accessible for the collector gift market while technically qualifying as legal tender at face value.