10 Shillings Dog; Empty 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#181200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Back (core): Dog (right, Canis lupus familiaris)
right of (character) 狗 and (name) DOG
(bottom, year on ring) 2012
(bottom-left/right, spacers/dots) •
Legend (ring): (above, subject) CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
狗
DOG
•2012•
Translation: Dog
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Dog; Empty leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases a dog surrounded by empty leaves on one side, while the other side features the Somaliland coat of arms. This design was created to commemorate the importance of dogs in Somaliland's culture and history, as well as the country's rich natural resources. The use of a bimetallic material, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to the coin's unique appearance and value.
