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30 Dollars - Hassanal Bolkiah Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting
| Issuer | Brunei Currency and Monetary Board |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Value | 30 Dollars |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Arabic |
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| Reverse description | A relief map of the world occupies the majority of the rectangular field, rendered with polished and frosted surfaces to create contrast between land masses and oceans. A fine line arrow points from the Southeast Asian region to the inscription 'BRUNEI DARUSSALAM' positioned in the right field, indicating the host nation's location on the globe. The royal coat of arms of Brunei Darussalam is engraved in the upper right corner above the country indicator. The denomination '$30' is inscribed in the lower right corner in large numerals. |
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The Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting has rotated among member states since 1966, typically held in the weeks before the IMF and World Bank annual gatherings to coordinate positions. Brunei hosted the 2003 session, and the commemorative issue marks one of the more logistically notable editions — the sultanate's wealth and administrative infrastructure made it an atypical venue compared to the meeting's more frequent postings in larger Commonwealth capitals. The rectangular format, unusual for a struck silver issue, reflects Brunei's consistent preference for non-circular commemoratives across its modern series.