G. Gilles

250 Shillings – Somalia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Gemstones of the African Continent Series - Sapphire

Somalia

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Somalia

Period:

Somali Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1962)

Material

Diameter: 38.68 mm

Weight: 24.18 g

Silver weight: 22.37 g

Thickness: 2.4 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #40251

Value

Exchange value: 250 SOS

Bullion value: $64.99

Obverse

Description:

Somalia coat of arms with denomination.

Inscription:

REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA

250 SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Blue sapphire colourize insert.

Inscription:

• GEMSTONES OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT •

Sapphire

· 1998 ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1998	—	—	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Somalia

250 Shillings

1998