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  • 50 Shillings 2013, KM# 250, Somalia
  • 50 Shillings 2013, KM# 250, Somalia
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, surrounded by the country name in English and the 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.

SOMALIA REPUBLIC
2013

Reverse

Depicts an adult elephant, with large tusks, with his trunk below walking on savannah grasses plain, denomination in English letters below.

The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is the largest elephant of the animal kingdom. It can weigh from 8,800 to 15,400 pounds, making it the heaviest terrestrial mammal species. On average, males are 3.2 meters (10.5 ft) tall at the shoulder and 6 tons (6.6 short tons) in weight, while females are relatively smaller at 2.6 meters (8.5 ft) tall at the shoulder and 3 tons (3.3 short tons) in weight. Elephants attain their maximum stature when they complete the fusion of long-bone epiphyses, occurring in males around the age of 40 and females around the age of 25. Their large size means that they must consume around 50 gallons of water everyday in order to stay hydrated. These elephants are known for being hunted for their tusks, ears, feet, and meat, so the population of bush elephants in the world have been increasingly declining.

FIFTY SHILLINGS

Edge

50 Shillings

Republic
KM# 250
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Brass
Center Cupronickel
Weight 8.7 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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