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4000 Shillings (Admiral Zheng He's Voyage) – Somalia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 600th Anniversary of Admiral Zheng He's Voyage

Somalia

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Somalia

Issuing organization: CIT

Period:

Somali Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1962)

Total mintage: 1,888

Material

Diameter: 37.2 mm

Weight: 25 g

Silver weight: 23.12 g

Shape: Octagonal

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

References

Numista: #195011

Value

Exchange value: 4000 SOS

Bullion value: $67.08

Obverse

Description:

The Somali coat of arms features a golden shield with a silver star, supported by two leopards.

Inscription:

SOMALI REPUBLIC

4000 SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

The Sultan of Bengal's giraffe, a gift from the Somali Ajuran Empire, was later sent to China in 1415.

Inscription:

鄭和

2005

AFRICAN TRIBUTE TO

THE MING DYNASTY

Translation:

ZHENG HE

2005

AFRICAN TRIBUTE TO

THE MING DYNASTY

Script: Latin

Languages: Chinese, English

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	1,888	Proof

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