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Solomon Islands 1988 50 Cents — Twelve Sides for Ten Years of Independence

Twelve sides for ten years of independence: the 1988 Solomon Islands 50 cents — dodecagonal cupro-nickel, first issued as an independence-anniversary commemorative.

History

  • In 1988 a 50c was introduced as a dodecagonal cupro-nickel coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of independence (1978–1988).
  • Later issues depict the national crest.
  • The 50c and $1 moved to nickel-clad steel in 2008.

Key dates & varieties

  • 1988 first year — the independence-anniversary commemorative versus the later crest types.

Specifications

  • Dodecagonal (twelve-sided), cupro-nickel.

Collector notes

  • The 1988 first-year commemorative is the one to hunt; later crest types are common.

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