Obverse. Photo © MARCINIAK
  • 100 Shillings 2013, KM# 251, Somalia
  • 100 Shillings 2013, KM# 251, Somalia
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the country name in English above 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
2013

Reverse

Depicts a standing African male lion with mane, denomination in English letters below.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, lions typically do not actively seek out and prey on humans.

ONE HUNDRED SHILLINGS

Edge

100 Shillings

Republic
KM# 251
Characteristics
Material Steel
Weight 21.5 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2.8 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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