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What you need to know about the SBD

What you need to know about the “SBD” By CBSI Media  Article No. : 22/2020 It has been a common misconception that our currency code SBD stands for Solomon British Dollar, or Solomon Bokolo Dollar. The initial SBD is...

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How to protect yourself from lottery scam

How to protect yourself from lottery scam By CBSI media Article No. : 21/2020 Lottery scams follow a definite pattern. In almost every case, you’ll be contacted with the news that you’ve won a lottery prize. What happens next,...

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The dangers of investing in pyramid Scheme

The Dangers of Investing in a Pyramid Scheme. By CBSI Media  Article No. : 20/2020 Solomon Islands is a major target for scammers and fraudsters who are actively spreading their networks through out the Pacific Region. Although...

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Central Province: More focus on Micro Insurance

Central Province: More focus on Micro Insurance  By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 19/2020 There should be more focus on developing micro-insurance products that can cater for the needs of rural Solomon Islands. This was the...

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Causes of Money Management Problems

Causes of Money Management Problems  By CBSI Media Article No. : 18/2020 Money management problem has its causes. Below are some examples: Lack training on the use of money in the home: When parents do not teach their children...

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Key Statistics

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(March, 2026) 4.2%
GDP: 2024
(Source: SINSO)
Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP
SBD$10,679.2m
Nominal GDP
SBD$13,954.2m
Real GDP Growth3.0%
Foreign Reserves
(May 6, 2026)SBD $6,764m
Interest Rates
(December, 2025)
Deposit Rate0.50%
Lending Rate8.78%
Money Supply
(May 6, 2026)SBD $7,041m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today 18/05/26

Last Week
11/05/26
USD0.1243
0.1245

GBP0.0929
0.0916
EUR0.10670.1057
AUD0.17300.1722
NZD0.21140.2094
JPY19.7119.49
SDR0.09060.0905
CNY
0.84500.8466
Index109.30109.10