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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands pick 38a: 5 Dollars from 2019
ND (2019). Blue on blue and ocher underprint. On the front of the note you’ll see the beautiful coral reefs that surround the Solomon Islands form the inspiration for the colour, patterns and texture that appear on the note. With the reef below and the surface above, a Yellowfin Tuna fiercely battles the fisherman who makes the catch with a traditional hook. The scene of the fish and the hook is used to create large clear windows — unique to polymer banknotes. When it catches the light a colour shift from the amber of the fish and the green of the rippled sea and hook both shift to blue. This effect extends to the two large windows at the opposite end whose design is inspired by traditional wood carvings. On the back of the note is a spear fishing scene that illustrates the sense of community and social cohesion that fishing brings while respecting the environment and preserving our marine world for those who follow.
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Solomon Islands pick 39: 10 Dollars from 2023
ND (2023). Commemorative banknote: "2023 Pacific Games." Purple, brown, violet and multicolored. Flag at center, arms at right. Back: power lifter, football player, and runner at center. Rugby player and basketball players in background at bottom left, bodybuilder in background at center right.
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