10 Shillings Sheep; 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#181214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Back (core): A Sheep (front-right, Ovis aries)
below (character) 羊 and (name) SHEEP (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
羊
SHEEP
•2012•
Translation: Sheep
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Sheep; Empty leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases a sheep on one side and empty leaves on the other. This design was chosen to symbolize the importance of livestock in Somaliland's economy and culture, as well as the country's commitment to environmental conservation. The use of a bimetallic material, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds an extra layer of uniqueness to the coin.
