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50 Cents - Charles III Liberty
| Issuer | Central Bank of Solomon Islands |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned right-facing effigy of King Charles III, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail showing the King in civilian attire. The portrait is attributed to engraver Dominique Thiébaut, whose initials 'DT' appear in the lower right field. The circular legend reads 'CHARLES III · 2026 · SOLOMON ISLANDS' around the upper periphery, with the denomination '· 50 CENTS ·' inscribed along the lower edge of the heptagonal flan. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a split-composition design depicting the Statue of Liberty at left, rendered in gold-tone finish against a stylised American flag background with horizontal stripes and stars in the field. Liberty stands facing left, wearing a radiate crown, draped in classical robes, and raising a flaming torch aloft in her right hand while holding a tablet in her left. The right half of the design transitions to a silver-toned field showing a large flaming torch with an olive branch wreath, echoing the torch motif. The vertical legend 'LIBERTY' appears in gold-coloured letters at the centre-right, separating the two compositional zones. |
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The Solomon Islands has issued numismatic products through external mints — primarily the Perth Mint and Pobjoy Mint — for decades, with most circulating coinage carrying little premium beyond face value. This silver-plated iron piece follows that model: a commemorative or collector issue produced offshore, likely in limited quantities, marking the early reign of Charles III following his accession in September 2022.