Somalia 50 Cents 1967

History

Obverse. Photo © Katz Auction

Description

The Somali Democratic Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiya Soomaaliyeed) was the name that the socialist military government gave to Somalia under President Major General Mohamed Siad Barre, after seizing power in a coup d'état on 21 October 1969. The coup came a few days after a bodyguard assassinated Abdirashid Shermarke, the nation's second President. Barre's administration ruled Somalia for the next 21 years until Somalia collapsed into civil war in 1991.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Leopard Coat of arms Somalia Military Spear Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the date and country name in English and Arabic. The coat of arms of Somalia, adopted on October 10, 1956, features a shield embellished with the Somali flag, accompanied by two Leopards standing atop crossed spears. Positioned at the center of the flag is the Star of Unity, and a crown adorns the top of the shield. Completing the emblem are crossed spears underneath, entwined with a ribbon. ١٩٦٧ · SOMALI REPUBLIC · 1967 الجمهورية الصومالية
Reverse	Denomination and star within central beaded circle in Italian. Lettering around outside of circle in Arabic and English. FIFTY CENTS 50 CENTESIMI ٥٠ سنتيماً
Edge	Reeded (milled)