Lot 1065
1065
Solomon Islands, Elizabeth II, Pattern One Dollar, 2000, struck in cupro-nickel to a satin finish. Crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank-Broadley, ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 2000, rev. cartoon character 'Kenny Kangaroo' sailing, Sydney Harbour in background, OLYMPICS 2000. edge, milled, mint state and unique
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Solomon Islands, Elizabeth II, Pattern One Dollar, 2000, struck in cupro-nickel to a satin finish. Crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank-Broadley, ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 2000, rev. cartoon character 'Kenny Kangaroo' sailing, Sydney Harbour in background, OLYMPICS 2000. edge, milled, mint state and unique

Details
Solomon Islands, Elizabeth II, Pattern One Dollar, 2000, struck in cupro-nickel to a satin finish. Crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank-Broadley, ELIZABETH II SOLOMON ISLANDS 2000, rev. cartoon character 'Kenny Kangaroo' sailing, Sydney Harbour in background, OLYMPICS 2000. edge, milled, mint state and unique
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

This is one of two experimental proofs struck with a satin finish, and the only specimen of this design. Valcambi eventually minted all the regular cu-ni coinage for the Solomon Islands in 2000 with a full proof surface. As a first striking for the series the coin also bears error italic obverse script. Sold with Valcambi certificate.