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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
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Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the date and the country name in English and Arabic. ١٩٧٠ - SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 1970 - |
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Reverse
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Depicts sort of fruits banana and orange with some domestic animals cow, goat and sheep in front of corn and wheat plants, denomination in Arabic letters above and English letters below, with bilingual Arabic-English inscription "Grow More Food". أرفعوا محصولكم الزراعي |
Edge |
5 Shillings
Democratic Republic
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Grow More Food
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KM# 15 Schön# 15
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Grow More Food
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 27.85 g |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Thickness | 3.5 mm |
Shape |
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Alignment | Coin |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)