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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Richard I of England
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Weight | 0.5 g |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS IRB 2020 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a historical scene commemorating King Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) and the Third Crusade of 1190. To the right, a large crowned and robed effigy of Richard I is shown in profile, wearing a cross-adorned mantle and holding a sceptre, rendered in high relief. To the left, a dynamic scene of mounted Crusader knights bearing banners including the Cross of Saint George advances across the field. The upper legend reads 'THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN' with the date '1190' below it. In the lower portion of the field, the inscription '1/2G .9999 FINEST GOLD' confirms the coin's weight and purity. |
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Part of a broader miniature gold series issued for collector markets, this piece commemorates Richard I, whose connection to the Pacific is nonexistent — the pairing reflects modern numismatic marketing rather than any historical or geographic logic. Richard spent fewer than six months of his ten-year reign in England, funding his Crusade campaigns largely by selling titles, sheriffdoms, and crown lands. He reportedly said he would have sold London itself if he could find a buyer.