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1/2 Dollar - Elizabeth II Monaco
| Issuer | Central Bank of Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Value | 1/2 Dollar |
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| Reverse description | Detailed architectural rendering of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Salle Garnier) occupying the central field, depicted in fine relief with its ornate Baroque facade, twin towers, and grand central dome. A stylised city skyline silhouette extends across the lower register. A small globe motif appears in the upper left corner, while the date 2016 is inscribed in the upper right field. The legend MONACO is boldly lettered along the lower left margin. |
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| Mintage | 2016 LEV |
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This piece belongs to a broader series issued by the Solomon Islands featuring European royal coinage reproductions — a common revenue-generating mechanism among Pacific island nations with limited domestic numismatic demand. The Monaco franc series connection places it adjacent to Rainier III-era currency history, though the Solomon Islands central bank has no substantive monetary relationship with the Principality.
At 2.5 grams of .999 silver, the bullion content is negligible. These sell on novelty and series completion, not metal value.