10 Shillings (Monkey; Full leaves) 2012 front 10 Shillings (Monkey; Full leaves) 2012 back
10 Shillings (Monkey; Full leaves) 2012 photo
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10 Shillings Monkey; Full leaves

2012 year
Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring 6.5 g 27.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Somaliland
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
10 Shillings (10&nbspSLS)
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
References
Numista
N#181206
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Monkey facing right, Chinese character above, date below

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC

MONKEY
•2012•

Translation: Monkey

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Shillings (Monkey; Full leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases a monkey surrounded by full leaves, which is not commonly seen on coins. This design was created to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation and the natural beauty of Somaliland.