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10 000 Shillings Rhinoceros
1999 year| Silver (.985) | 15.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 10 000 Shillings 10 000 SOS = USD 18 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.985) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#362800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: RHINOCEROS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Shillings (Rhinoceros) coin from Somalia, minted in 1999, is a unique coin that features a rhinoceros on its obverse side. The coin is made of silver (.985) and weighs 15.5 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, which means it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or a souvenir. The coin's design is quite striking, with the rhinoceros standing out against a background of savannah grasslands. It's a beautiful and rare coin that would make a great addition to any coin collection.
