Kiribati dollar Coins Coins

| Value_ | Diameter | Composition | _1979_1989_Obverse | _1979_1989_Reverse_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | 18 mm | Bronze | State arms | Frigate Birds |
| 2 cents | 21 mm | Bronze | State arms | B`abal plant |
| 5 cents | 19 mm | Cupronickel | State arms | Tokay gecko |
| 10 cents | 24 mm | Cupronickel | State arms | Breadfruit |
| 20 cents | 29 mm | Cupronickel | State arms | Dolphins |
| 50 cents | 32 mm | Cupronickel | State arms | Panda nut plant |
| 1 dollar | 30 mm | Cupronickel | State arms | Outrigger canoe |
| 2 dollars | 29 mm | Nickel-Brass | State arms | Meeting lodge/Tenth Anniversary of Independence |