2022 Solomon Islands $1 - Heritage Sports: Hockey - 1oz Silver (2x Coins)
- Country: Solomon Islands
- Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date)
- Type: Non-Circulating Coin
- Years: 2022
- Mint: PAMP Suisse, Switzerland - Castel San Pietro (1977-date)
- Denomination: 1 SBD (x2)
- Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (1977-Date)
- Composition: .9999 Silver
- Diameter: 29mm
- Weight: 15.57g (x2)
- Edge: Smooth
- Mintage: 3,000
- Condition: New - Mint Packaging
- Obverse: The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II; Denomination, country of issue, weight, purity, and serial number
- Reverse: Hockey Stick and Hockey Puck make up the two coins representing the heritage sport of Hockey
Ice Hockey is a popular winter team sport played by two opposing teams using special sticks to control, advance, and shoot a rubber disc known as a "puck" into the other team's goal. All players maneuver around the rink on ice skates; due to the physical nature of the sport, they wear protective padding and helmets as well. The word “hockey” is believed to have come from the French word “hoquet”, which means “shepherd’s crook.” Hockey likely originated from stick-and-ball games like hurley and shinty, brought by immigrants to the North American colonies. Now hockey, more specifically ice hockey, are as popular as ever with dedicated, enthusiastic fans cheering on their favorite teams all over the world.
*Coin condition is based on our professional opinion. Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers may vary*
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