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Currency of the Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Dollar

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The Solomon Islands Dollar
ISO SBD · THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Solomon Islands Dollar
ISO codeSBD
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of the Solomon Islands
SBD
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
SBD
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar
ISO codeSBD
Largest noteSI$100
Largest coinSI$2
Current note seriesCurrent CBSI banknote family

Who Issues The Solomon Islands Dollar in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) within its own national monetary framework. The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands is the responsible monetary authority, and ISO 4217 assigns the currency numeric code 090.

Monetary authority for the Solomon Islands Dollar sits domestically with Central Bank of the Solomon Islands. In the Solomon Islands, SBD is therefore governed through a national framework, not by an external currency issuer.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyThe Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of the Solomon Islands

Exchange Rate for SBD

For SBD, a current reference observation is more useful than an undated number, the amount ultimately received or charged in the Solomon Islands can vary because financial providers apply their own conversion margin and fees.

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Within the Solomon Islands' currency framework, hold the pair and timestamp constant when judging changes in the reference rate. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing. This keeps the comparison internally consistent.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands' current public guide lists SI$2, SI$5, SI$10, SI$20, SI$50 and SI$100 as present banknote denominations.

SI$2
SI$5
SI$10
SI$20
SI$50
SI$100

Coins

The same current CBSI guide lists 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, plus SI$1 and SI$2 coins in circulation.

5 cents
10 cents
20 cents
50 cents
SI$1
SI$2

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in the Solomon Islands?

The Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) is the national currency of the Solomon Islands. Central Bank of the Solomon Islands is responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in the Solomon Islands?

Central Bank of the Solomon Islands is the main monetary authority identified for the Solomon Islands.

Are the exchange rates for the Solomon Islands real-time?

For currency calculations involving the Solomon Islands, where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. That makes it a reference value rather than a guaranteed transaction rate. It keeps the exchange-rate context transparent.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

For the Solomon Islands, institutional currency facts are checked against Central Bank of Solomon Islands or the applicable monetary-system authority. The SBD identity follows ISO 4217, and the exchange-arrangement classification for the Solomon Islands is cross-checked against the IMF framework. A dynamic SBD observation for the Solomon Islands, when available, is kept separate from those institutional facts and shows its own date and provider.

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Exchange-rate note: the SBD converter for the Solomon Islands requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.