They are smaller in sizes and much lighter weight. And I am sure the new coins will not put holes your pockets when you carry them to make payments. I therefore invite you all to use the new coins when making small payments.
Finally, Honourable Prime Minister and the good people of Solomon Islands, may I on behalf of the Board of Directors, the Governors, the Management and Staff of Central Bank, congratulate the Government and people of Solomon Islands on achieving and celebrating 34th year of our country’s Independence. Congratulation! May God bless Solomon Islands and long live its currency, the Solomon Islands dollar.