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10 Shillings Horse; 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#146511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Horse running right, Chinese character above, date below
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
马
HORSE
•2012•
Translation: Horse
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Horse; Full leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a horse, which is a symbol of strength and resilience in Somaliland's nomadic culture, while the reverse side features a depiction of full leaves, which represents the country's rich agricultural heritage. The use of bimetallic material, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds an extra layer of uniqueness to the coin's design.
