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  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, Mythical Creatures, Phoenix
  • 25 Shillings 2013, Somalia, Mythical Creatures, Phoenix
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 Phoenix rising from flames with opening wings, and an inscription on a banner above.

The phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. While it is part of Greek mythology, it has analogs in many cultures such as Egyptian and Persian. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, while others that it simply dies and decomposes before being born again.

MYTHICAL
CREATURES

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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