© Prakashkumar12345 (CC BY)
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10 Shillings Cock; Full leaves
2012 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 6.5 g | 27.2 mm |
| Issuer | Somaliland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (10 SLS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1994-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Rooster standing, Chinese character left, date below
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
鸡
COCK
•2012•
Translation: Chicken
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Cock; Full leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features a rooster standing amidst a field of full leaves, symbolizing the importance of farming and agriculture in Somaliland's economy and culture. This design is particularly interesting because it highlights the country's focus on sustainable agriculture and self-sufficiency, which is an important aspect of its development and growth.
