1977 Solomon Islands First Day Of Issue Presentation Set

Overview
A Solomon Islands First Day Of Issue Presentation Set Dated 1977, Housed In A Black Leatherette Folder With Gold-Embossed Title And Emblem On The Front Cover. The Set Comprises A Six-Coin 1977 Limited Edition Proof Set, Three Uncirculated Solomon Islands Banknotes ($2, $5 And $10), And A First Day Of Issue Cover Bearing A 45C Solomon Islands First Currency Issue Commemorative Stamp Postmarked 24 October 1977. A Fiji $1 Banknote Is Also Present Within The Folder.

Coin Set - 1977 Proof Set - Limited Edition
* 1 Cent - Eagle Frigate Bird Reverse
* 2 Cents - Fan Design Reverse
* 5 Cents - Native Mask Design Reverse
* 10 Cents - Sea Spirit Figure Reverse
* 20 Cents - Circular Ornamental Design Reverse
* 1 Dollar (Heptagonal) - Carved Figure Reverse

All Six Coins Bear The Queen Elizabeth Ii Obverse Portrait With The Legend Elizabeth Ii Solomon Islands 1977. The Coins Are Mounted In A Blue Display Card. Proof Surfaces Are Visible With Mirror Fields. Some Toning Is Present On The Copper-Coloured 1 Cent And 2 Cent Pieces.

Banknotes
* $2 Solomon Islands - Serial A/1 050798 - Queen Elizabeth Ii Portrait - Uncirculated As Described On The Presentation Page
* $5 Solomon Islands - Serial A/1 050798 - Queen Elizabeth Ii Portrait - Uncirculated As Described On The Presentation Page
* $10 Solomon Islands - Serial A/1 050798 - Queen Elizabeth Ii Portrait - Uncirculated As Described On The Presentation Page

All Three Solomon Islands Banknotes Share The Matching Serial Number A/1 050798 And Are Described On Their Respective Presentation Pages As The First National Currency Issue Of The Solomon Islands, Authorised By The Solomon Islands Monetary Authority.

A Fiji $1 Banknote Is Also Present In The Folder, Bearing The Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth Ii, Serial Number B/4078732, Issued For The Central Monetary Authority Of Fiji.

First Day Cover
* 45C Solomon Islands Stamp Depicting The First Currency Issue Banknote Designs
* Circular Postmark Reading Solomon Islands First Day Of First Currency 24 Oct 1977

Packaging
* Black Leatherette Presentation Folder With Gold-Embossed Text Reading First Day Of Issue Presentation Set Of The Solomon Islands And Emblem
* Light Scuff Mark Visible On Front Cover

Condition Notes
Coins Retain Proof Mirror Surfaces With Some Toning On The Copper Denominations. Banknotes Appear Crisp And Are Housed Under Plastic Within The Presentation Pages. Folder Shows Light Surface Wear And A Scuff Mark On The Front Cover.334414+69

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