A sea god in cupro-nickel: the 1977 Solomon Islands 10 cents — Ngoreru of Temotu, the most storied reverse of the first series.
History
- Part of the 1977 first coinage; the 10c reverse depicts Ngoreru, a sea god of the Temotu region.
- The cent coins were struck to the same size, weight, and composition as their Australian equivalents.
- Reverses across the series depict native cultural items, making this a culturally rich first issue.
Key dates & varieties
- 1977 first issue of the denomination and series.
Specifications
- Cupro-nickel, Australian-10c module.
Collector notes
- The cultural reverses are the set’s draw — the 10c Ngoreru is the key reverse of the series.
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