10 Shillings Snake; 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#181216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Back (core): A (sb -curled) Snake (left, Serpentes)
below (character) 蛇 and (name) SNAKE
(bottom, year on ring) 2012
(bottom-left/right, spacers/dots) •
Legend (ring): (above, subject) CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
CHINESE TWELVE ZODIAC
蛇
SNAKE
•2012•
Translation: Snake
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Snake; Empty leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This bimetallic design adds an extra layer of interest and beauty to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.
