Solomon Islands 2019 20 Cents CONCORDE 50th ANNIVERSARY 8-Coin Set

• Eight colourised designs celebrating the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first flight, 1969–2019
• Aircraft details include the droop nose, delta wing, engines and supersonic flight
• Brilliant Uncirculated finish* with .999 silver plating over iron, not solid silver
• Solomon Islands 2019 legal-tender coins, each denominated 20 cents
• Edition limited to 9,999, presented in an illustrated Concorde folder

"It is a magic aircraft… the pleasure of flying in it is almost a carnal one."
— Joelle Cornet-Templet, describing the unique sensation of flying aboard the Concorde.

"Finally the big bird flies, and I can say now that it flies pretty well."
— André Turcat, Concorde test pilot, spoken in both French and English upon emerging from the cockpit after the first flight of the Concorde prototype 001 in Toulouse, France, on March 2, 1969.

Concorde’s long, tapering fuselage and distinctive delta wing remain instantly recognisable. This eight-coin anniversary set brings its engineering into focus through colourised views of the cockpit, droop nose, tail and engines, alongside dramatic images of the aircraft in flight. Red, white and blue accents recall the British and French partnership behind the supersonic passenger jet, while the 1969–2019 dates mark fifty years since its first flight.

Issued by the Solomon Islands in 2019, each 20 cents coin combines a Brilliant Uncirculated finish with .999 silver plating over an iron core. The eight different reverses share a Queen Elizabeth II obverse and come together in an illustrated presentation folder. With an edition limit of 9,999, the set offers an aviation tribute centred on the details that made Concorde distinctive. Revisit the supersonic era with FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

*Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) means a coin has never been used as everyday currency and retains its original, bright mint luster and shine straight from the production process.

Key Characteristics of BU Coins

No Circulation Wear: The coin has zero signs of wear, friction, or handling from being passed around in commerce.

Original Luster: It displays a bright, flashing "mint bloom" or shine across its surfaces.

Not Flawless: "Uncirculated" describes the absence of wear, not necessarily total perfection. A BU coin can still have minor contact marks ("bag marks") or light scuffs from how the coins tumbled together at the mint or were packaged.

Grading Equivalency: In formal numismatics, BU is often used as a general descriptive term for ungraded coins that would roughly fall into the Mint State (MS-60 to MS-70) range on the Sheldon grading scale.

Q. Are these solid silver coins?
A. No. Each coin has an iron core with .999 fine silver plating. The .999 figure describes the purity of the plating, not the entire coin.

Q. What anniversary does the set commemorate?
A. The fiftieth anniversary of Concorde’s first flight, marked by the 1969–2019 dates on the designs.

Q. Are all eight designs different?
A. Yes. Each reverse presents a different view or aspect of Concorde, including Taking Flight, Supersonic, Sonic Boom and Delta Wing. All share a Queen Elizabeth II obverse.

Q. What is included?
A. Eight colourised 20 cents coins and the illustrated Concorde presentation folder.

Q. Does BU mean these coins have a certified numerical grade?
A. No. Brilliant Uncirculated describes their uncirculated condition and finish. It is not a third-party grading certificate or a claim of flawless surfaces.