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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Treasure of Eldorado
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Value | 10 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, rendered after Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait, depicting the Queen with a diamond diadem and drop earring, her hair pinned in an elaborate coiffure. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left field, with SOLOMON ISLANDS continuing around the right periphery. The engraver's initials IRB appear below the truncation, and the date 2008 is inscribed at the bottom of the field. The design is executed in high-relief proof finish against a deeply mirrored background. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS IRB 2008 |
| Reverse description | Central design depicts a stylized standing figure of El Dorado, the legendary gilded chieftain, shown full-length facing outward with arms outstretched, wearing an elaborate feathered headdress and ceremonial attire. The figure is set within a circular inner border adorned with dot embellishments, above a landscape featuring mountains, water, and vegetation in low relief. A decorative border of alternating triangular and dot motifs encircles the entire design. The curved legend THE TREASURE OF ELDORADO arcs around the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 DOLLARS appears at the lower exergue. |
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