The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) would like to remind the general public to properly check the security features of Solomon Islands banknotes, particularly the high value One Hundred Dollar ($100) and Fifty Dollar ($50) denominations. CBSI believes that a number of counterfeit one hundred ($100) Solomon Islands’ currency notes is currently circulating. These counterfeits were likely produced by a computer scanner or a highly sensitive color photocopier.
Key security features to look for on banknotes are:
- Watermark image of the eagle and the lettering CBSI should come out clearly into view when the note is held against light;
- A complete security thread is visible at the center of the notes;
- A silver shining hologram next to the Solomon Islands Government Coat of Arms.
The Central Bank reminds the public to exercise extra-caution when accepting banknotes because a number of counterfeit notes are also circulating in the country.
Should anyone have any knowledge or information that would assist the Bank to identify the person(s)or sources of these counterfeit notes, please inform the Police or the Currency & Banking Operations Department of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands on phone (677) 21791 or Email: info@cbsi.com.sb.
