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  • 50 Shillings 2002, KM# 111, Somalia
  • 50 Shillings 2002, KM# 111, Somalia
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the date and country name in English and denomination below in Italian on the right and English on the left.

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.

REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
·SHILLINGS 50 SCELLINI·

Reverse

Depicts a mandrill surrounded by denomination in Italian on the right and English on the left and the date below.

The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. It is the largest monkey in the world. Its closest living relative is the drill, with which it shares the genus Mandrillus. Both species were traditionally thought to be baboons, but further evidence has shown that they are more closely related to white-eyelid mangabeys.

SHILLINGS 50 SCELLINI
2002

Edge

50 Shillings (Scellini)

Republic
KM# 111
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 3.9 g
Diameter 21.9 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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