Australian Dollar to Solomon Islander Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More

Country of Circulation: Solomon Islands

Currency Code, Symbol: SBD, SI$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50 cents, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Solomon Islands dollar (SI$) is the national currency of the Solomon Islands – a state in the Pacific Ocean. The currency is not accepted in other countries. In order to avoid confusion, on the financial market, it is abbreviated to SBD.Cents are used as change for the Solomon Islands dollar. Every SBD has 100 cents. The currency has started circulating in 1977. Its predecessor was the foreign Australian dollar. Recently, all notes have been printed on a polymer paper. It makes notes last longer, since it is less susceptible to humidity and high temperatures.Read More