Somalia 1 Shilling 1984

History

1 Shilling 1984, KM# 27a, Somalia, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

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	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Leopard Coat of arms Somalia Military Spear Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the date and country name in Somali above and Arabic 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. JAMHURIYADDA DIMOQRAADIGA SOOMAALIYA جمهورية الصومال الديمقراطية
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Sheep Depicts a lamb, date on both sides, and denomination above in Arabic and English letters. shilin 1 شلن 1984 ١٩٨٤
Edge	Reeded (milled)