| Coin | Silver Ounce 2020 Giant Seahorse |
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Apart from its regular circulating coinage, Solomon Islands has authorised a number of private mints to issue collector coins in precious metals, which are legal tender in the country but are not intended for general circulation. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes - typically, one ounce of silver (abbreviated as 1 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum). These are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself.
The Mint says about this coin:
This stunning, selectively colourised reverse proof coin dedicated to the Giant Seahorse is the first release of PAMP Suisse's exciting Giants of the Galapagos series. Struck from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver, the coin is uniquely shaped, featuring the seahorse's head and tail extending beyond the coin's traditional circular edge. |
| Mint | PAMP |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage | 2,500 |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.
In tiny letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).
Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 2 DOLLARS 2020.
Above the portrait, a representation of a coral reef, continuing that from the reverse.
Below the date, the unique serial number of the coin. |
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| Reverse | |
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A delicate coral reef is illustrated on the reverse, with a bright yellow Giant Seahorse in the foreground. The seahorse's head and tail extend beyond the coin's traditional circular edge.
The inscriptions GIANTS OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS and 999.9 SILVER 1 TROY OUNCE curve around the design. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
999.9 SILVER 1 TROY OUNCE GIANTS OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: reverse proof (frosted designs on mirror surfaces), coloured.
Packaging: the coin is sealed in a custom shaped capsule and housed in an attractive display folder, which is printed with a Certificate of Authenticity as well as fun facts about the Galapagos Islands and its protected creatures. |
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