Solomon Islands 1978-FM 5 dollars

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands, especially Guadalcanal, were the scene of heavy fighting during World War Two. Coinage commenced in 1977. This coin is a product of the Franklin Mint and was issued 1977-83. The reverse depicts a clam shell mounted on a ring.

Recorded mintage: 200 proofs plus 544 for the uncirculated sets plus 5,148 struck in silver.

Specification: copper-nickel, 40 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 7a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• Solomon Islands 1977 cent
• 1978 5 cents
• 1978 10 cents
• 1978 20 cents
• 1978-FM cent
• 1978 2 cents
• 1978 dollar
• 1978 100 dollars, independence
• 1982 100 dollars, Guadalcanal
• Coins and currency dated 1978
• return to coins of Solomon Islands