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500 Shillings – Somalia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Life of John Paul II Series

Somalia

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Somalia

Period:

Somali Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1962)

Material

Weight: 18.84 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Square with rounded corners

Composition: Copper-nickel (Silver-plated Copper-nickel)

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #140

Numista: #70844

Value

Exchange value: 500 SOS

Obverse

Description:

Established 1903

Inscription:

SOMALI REPUBLIC

500 SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Pope John Paul II in a mitre, holding a staff and raising his right hand.

Inscription:

THE LIFE OF POPE PAUL II

· 2005 ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	—

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Somalia

250 Shillings

2005

200 Shillings