10 Centesimi 1967 front 10 Centesimi 1967 back
10 Centesimi 1967 photo
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10 Centesimi

1967 year
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) 4.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1960-1969)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1967
Value
10 Centesimi (0.10&nbspSOS)
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4548
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Denomination and star within central beaded circle. Lettering around outside of circle.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
TEN CENTS
10 CENTESIMI
١٠ سنتيمات

Translation:
Ten Cents
10 Cents
10 Cents

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Of the total mintage, 10,000,000 were minted in 1967 and 6,600,000 were minted in 1968.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Centesimi 1967 coin from Somalia is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Somali woman wearing a colorful headscarf and a necklace, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a camel, which is an important animal in Somali culture and a symbol of strength and resilience. The coin's design was created by the Italian engraver and sculptor, Francesco Pingitore, who was commissioned by the Somali government to design the coinage during the 1960s. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African art.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967  15000000 - - - - - -

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