Obverse © G. Gilles
Obverse © G. Gilles
10 000 Shillings Ostriches
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35.09 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 000 Shillings 10 000 SOS = USD 18 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35.09 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
2 ostriches running
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA OF AFRICA Struthio camelus
1998
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Shillings (Ostriches) coin from Somalia, minted in 1998, is considered a rare and unique collector's item due to its unusual design featuring two ostriches on the obverse side. The coin's design was created by the Somali artist, Abdullah A. Nur, and it is said that only 10,000 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists.
