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1 Scellino
1967 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7.3 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1960-1969) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1 Shillin) (1 SOS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination and star within central beaded circle. Lettering around outside of circle
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
ONE SOMALI SHILLING
1
SCELLINO
- ١ شلن -
Translation: 1 Shilling
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the total mintage, 2,850,000 were minted in 1967 and 8,150,000 were minted in 1968.Interesting fact
The 1 Scellino coin was introduced in 1967 as part of a broader effort to modernize Somalia's currency and economy. The coin was designed to replace the traditional cowry shells that had been used as currency in Somalia for centuries. The introduction of the 1 Scellino coin was a significant step towards modernizing Somalia's economy and aligning it with international currency standards.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 8150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Scellino 1967 coin.
