Solomon Islands pound

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The pound was the currency of the Solomon Islands between 1899 and 1966. It was divided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence. Initially, the British pound circulated, supplemented by local banknotes from 1916. These were available in denominations of 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, 1 Pound and 5 Pounds. In 1920, the Australian pound replaced sterling as the source of coins and banknotes, although local paper money continued to be produced until 1932.

Between 1942 and 1944, the Solomon Islands were occupied by Japan and the Oceania pound circulated. The Australian pound returned after the war and was replaced by the Australian dollar in 1966. This was, in turn, replaced by the Solomon Islands dollar in 1975.