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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Formula 1
| Issuer | Central Bank of Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The official Formula 1 logo is displayed prominently at the centre of the reverse, surrounded by the names of all twenty Formula 1 Grand Prix circuits arranged in calendar order around the field. The circuit names are separated by raised dots and form a continuous circular legend occupying the full periphery of the coin, celebrating the complete 2017 Formula 1 World Championship season. |
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The Solomon Islands has operated as a prolific licensing partner for commemorative coin programs since the 1990s, with its central bank lending legal tender status to issues that have no practical circulation and are designed entirely for the collector market. This particular piece is part of a broader Formula 1-themed series produced by a European mint on contract — the islands themselves have no historical or commercial connection to the sport.
At 77.75 grams of .999 silver, the specification matches a standard 2.5 troy ounce format commonly used across this genre of licensed commemoratives.