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Solomon Islands: 10-Dollar Note

Nominated by Ed Hornung, IBNS Member 11899

 
Note B227 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$1.20)
Predominant Colour(s) Red
Front English text; head of eagle; three paddles; Pacific Games logo; CBSI in Argentum patch; flag; fish carvings; coat of arms
Back English text; athletes participating in rugby, basketball, weightlifting, soccer, running, and body building; three paddles; head of eagle
Watermark None
Additional Security Security thread unknown
Printer De La Rue
Size 135 x 66 mm Polymer (SafeGuard)
Introduced 27/10/2023
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book