...Solomon Islands - $50 and $100 ND2023 Modified And Upgraded Series

Solomon Islands

Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI - est.1983)

Currency - Dollar (SBD)

 

Signatures

Governor - Dr Luke Forau

Secretary, Minister of Finance - McKinie P Dentana

 

On 28.12.2023, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands released two new notes of $50 and $100. The designs for these two notes are similar to those previously issued in 2013 and 2015 respectively, but with added security features, which include an embedded 17mm wide micro-optic stripe band on the front of the notes. The micro-optic strip replaced the Optiks security thread (Hybrid) of the previous series.

Whilst the 2013 and 2015 series were all printed on Hybrid materials, these two new notes are not. Basically there are no changes to the designs except for the micro-optic stripe band. Based on the prefixes of these two notes printed, it looks like they are the continuation of the current series.

 

It is not sure if any replacement notes for this series have been printed. I have not seen any yet and would like to get them if they have been issued. To collect a full set, one must have a normal note (preferably first prefix), a replacement note and one specimen as well.

Fifty Dollars

A large billowing flag and Coat of Arms

Front - An abstract pattern work based on local native basket weave designs and is intended to represent the swirling movement of shoals of fish. The see-through is a fish eating Frigate Bird that is shown in outline with wings outstretched. A large billowing flag showing as if being blown from the left with strong wind with the upward slanting yellow stripe on the flag adding to the dynamic movement effect. The Coat of Arms is on the right. The embedded 18 mm wide micro-optic stripe band which is located in the central right has images of a swimming shark and a crocodile. At the bottom is a symbolic representation of two birds passing a fish between them.

 

Watermarks - Sanford's sea eagle head and electrotype CBSI

Dimensions - 147mm x 67.5mm

 

Back - Montages of local fauna and flora like shell, lizard snake, iguana and fungi to recognise and celebrate the unique biodiversity of the islands.

Montages of local fauna and flora like shell, lizard snake, iguana and fungi

One Hundred Dollars

A large billowing flag and Coat of Arms

Front - An abstract pattern work based on geometrical design and is intended to represent the swirling movement of shoals of fish. Fish is also represented by the symbols that are flanking the Coat of Arms. A large billowing flag showing as if being blown from the left with strong wind with the upward slanting yellow stripe on the flag adding to the dynamic movement effect. The Coat of Arms is on the right. The embedded 18 mm wide micro-optic stripe band which is located in the central right has images of a swimming shark and a crocodile.

Watermarks - Sanford's sea eagle head and electrotype CBSI

Dimensions - 152.5mm x 67.5mm

Back - Images of coconut growing with a man harvesting coconuts. To the left is a necklace and an opened coconut in the middle.

A man harvesting coconuts