25 Shillings (Queen Mother) – Somalia
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Queen Mother
Somalia
Context
Material
Diameter: 38.2 mm
Weight: 20 g
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard141
Numista: #80347
Value
Exchange value: 25 SOS
Obverse
Description:
Somalia's coat of arms is centered, with "REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA" above and "25 SHILLINGS" below. The edge is dotted.
Inscription:
REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
25 SHILLINGS
25 SHILLINGS
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
The coin's center features a portrait of HRH Queen Mother, inscribed above with "THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER" and below with "1900-2000." The portrait is encircled by two pairs of trumpets joined by a musical scale, with notes and rose garlands entwined at the base.
Inscription:
THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER 1900-2000
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — |
💎 Very Rare