Author: Natasha Eddie

CBSI on Counterfeit Notes

CBSI on Counterfeit Notes  16.02.2021- The Central Bank of Solomon Islands received reports of counterfeit $100 notes with Serial No: A/10 297315 seized by a business firm operating in Honiara. CBSI would like to warn the public...

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CBSI supports Luesalemba School

CBSI supports Luesalemba School  The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) donated $10,000 cash and reading materials to Luesalemba Secondary School during a short visit last week in Temotu Province. CBSI Governor, Dr. Luke...

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Temotu Province in support of new insurance bill

Temotu Province in support of new insurance bill The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) was in Temotu Province last week to conduct a consultation workshop on insurance. The consultation, which is part of the on-going...

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benefits of Trade

The benefits of trade By CBSI Media Article No. : 23/2020 The Solomon Islands economy would be best described as an “open economy” because we are free to trade with other countries. But what are the benefits to the country for...

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Key Statistics

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(December, 2025) 1.6%
GDP: 2024
(Source: SINSO)
Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP
SBD$ 10,679.2m
Nominal GDP
SBD$ 13,392.2m
Real GDP Growth3.0%
Foreign Reserves
(March 4, 2026)SBD $6,707m
Interest Rates
(December, 2025)
Deposit Rate0.50%
Lending Rate8.78%
Money Supply
(March 4, 2026)SBD $7,005m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today
16/03/26

Last Week
09/03/26
USD0.12400.1239

GBP0.09310.0928
EUR0.10790.1068
AUD0.17510.1766
NZD0.21180.2100
JPY19.7619.54
SDR0.09100.0908
CNY
0.85380.8556
Index109.6000109.7000