Solomon Islands 10 Dollars (1986) (B/3 244xxx) UNC

10 Dollars (1986) (Front: Coat of Arms depicting a crocodile and a shark. Stylised fish and frigate birds. Ceremonial bowl shaped like bird and fish (vessel in the bird's back) called Apira Ni Mwane. Tema - Santa Cruz Island shell pendant kapkap and Dafi - engraved pearl shell gorget with frigate bird overlay from Malaita Island above it, as registration device (security feature). Back: Poata - the Shell Money. Female hole driller using a turtle shell fly wheel to drill holes in shell disks and beads. Watermark: Carnivorous bird landing. Main colours: Purple and violet. Artist: Unknown. Signatures: Anthony Hughes (Governor); Mariano Kelesi (Director). Date of Issue: 1986. Printer: Thomas De La Rue) (Serial Nos: B/3 244xxx) UNC

Dimensions: 149 x 74 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-15

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)