10 Shillings Rabbit; 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#181212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Back (core): Rabbit (right, Leporidae) below (name) RABBIT
and (character) 兔 (partly on ring)
(bottom, year on ring) 2012
(bottom-left/right, spacers/dots) •
Legend (ring): (above, subject) CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
兔
RABBIT
•2012•
Translation: Rabbit
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Rabbit; Empty leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases a rabbit surrounded by empty leaves on one side, and the Somaliland coat of arms on the other. The use of a rabbit in the design is significant because it represents fertility and prosperity in Somaliland's culture. Additionally, the empty leaves surrounding the rabbit are meant to symbolize the importance of preserving the environment and natural resources for future generations.
