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  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, The Hunter and the Hunted, Zebra
  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, The Hunter and the Hunted, Zebra
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the country name in English above, denomination and date below.

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.

SOMALI
REPUBLIC
25 SHILLINGS
2013

Reverse

Depicts a colorized sitting zebra in front of the unleafed tree, an inscription in a banner above.

Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated.

The unique stripes of zebras make them one of the animals most familiar to people. They occur in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains, and coastal hills.

THE HUNTER
AND
THE HUNTED

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold Plated Cupronickel
Weight 20.25 g
Diameter -
Width 25 mm
Height 45 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape rectangular
Alignment Coin

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