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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Chambord
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 0.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing diademed and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials IRB appear below the truncation. The peripheral legend arcs around the upper field reading ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS, while the weight specification 0.5g, date 2021, and fineness Au 999.9 are inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Part of a broader miniature gold series issued under Solomon Islands' licensing arrangements — a common vehicle for commemorative bullion tied to no domestic monetary purpose whatsoever. Chambord was begun in 1519 under François I, almost certainly as a hunting lodge rather than a primary residence, though it was never actually completed to its original plan. The double-helix staircase at its core is often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, who was living at Amboise at François's invitation until his death that same year.