Obverse. Photo © Black Mountain Coins
  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, The Hunter and the Hunted, Great White Shark
  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, The Hunter and the Hunted, Great White Shark
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 great white shark in front of marine algae and a group of fish, an inscription on a banner above.

The great white shark, or Carcharodon carcharias, is a large mackerel shark found in coastal waters worldwide. It's the only surviving species in its genus, known for its significant size. The largest females reach 5.83 m and 2,000 kg. A 2014 study suggests a lifespan of over 70 years, with males maturing in 26 years and females in 33.

As the world's largest macropredatory fish, great whites primarily prey on marine mammals, fish, sharks, and seabirds. Orcas are their only natural predators. Facing ecological challenges, they're listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and protected internationally and by countries like Australia. Due to their migratory nature and specific diet, keeping great whites in captivity is challenging.

In popular culture, influenced by works like "Jaws," great whites are depicted as fierce man-eaters. Although humans are not their preferred prey, they are responsible for the majority of reported fatal unprovoked shark attacks, which are rare, occurring fewer than 10 times globally each year.

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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