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CBSI to launch new 10-dollar Commemorative Banknote

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is thrilled to announce its plans to release a new limited-edition $10 commemorative banknote to commemorate a significant event in the Solomon Islands nation’s history—the XVII(17) Pacific Games which will be held in November in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

9 Oct 2023

Breaking News
There is no shortage in currency banknotes: CBSI
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) clarifies that there is sufficient cash secured in the CBSI vaults and currency stocks. The sufficient cash are being managed to meet business, public and individual demands for trade of goods and services.
9 Nov 2021
Banks
CBSI warn of fake bank notes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has flagged the augment of counterfeit bank notes closer to the festive season. CBSI’s Currency and Banking Operations Department warned, fake bank notes were usually circulated around Christmas season when business is at its peak.
19 Nov 2018
Banks
New $5 banknote to be introduced next year
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will introduce a new five dollar note, part of its ongoing reforms on security and design specifications. CBSI Governor Denton Rarawa had announced,the notes would be introduced in the first quarter of 2019, and will be made of polymer substrate, aimed at…
17 Jul 2018
Banks
New $40 banknote launched
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched the $40 note and new $2 coin today in Honiara. This is part of the CBSI’s contribution to to mark the country’s 40th Independence Anniversary.
5 Jul 2018
Banks
New $40 note and $2 coin to Commemorate the country’s 40th independence anniversary
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is preparing to launch a new forty dollar note and a colored two dollar coin to commemorate the country’s 40th independence anniversary. CBSI Governor Denton Rarawa announced during the recent launching of the 2017 CBSI annual report in Honiara.
15 May 2018
Banks
New $10 note to be introduced this week
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will launch a new $10 legal tender banknote this week. The central bank’s Public Relations and Communications Officer Uriel Matanani said the governor of the bank and the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury will officiate the launch at 9…
27 Nov 2017
CBSI
FAKE $50 NOTE DISCOVERED AT KODILI FESTIVAL
A team from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) who participated at the 2016 Trade and Cultural Festival in Buala, Isabel Province has discovered a fake $50.00 note during the festival.
3 Oct 2016
Banks
C.B.S.I LAUNCHES NEW $100 BILL
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) launches its new $100 bill today. CBSI explains, the new note is slightly smaller than the current one but retains most of the strong images and bold colours.
10 Apr 2015
Banks
2015 FLOATED BOKOLO BILLS REMAINED UNCHANGED: C.B.S.I
The total Bokolo bills stock floated by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands in January this year remained unchanged at $710 million. CBSI’s January report explains, of the amount, $620 million was absorbed. It further reports this is an increase of $10 million from December 2014.
4 Mar 2015