100 Shillings (Elephant) 2021 front 100 Shillings (Elephant) 2021 back
100 Shillings (Elephant) 2021 photo
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100 Shillings Elephant

2021 year
Silver (.9999) 31.1 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
100 Shillings (100 Shilin) 100 SOS = USD 0.18
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#291311
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Adult African elephant in immediate foreground, bird and tree leaves above, tree in the background, all within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AFRICAN WILDLIFE
ELEPHANT · 1 oz Ag 999.9

Unabridged legend: (Troy) ounce Argentum

Translation: Silver

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Elephant series issued by Somalia since 2004. From 1996 to 2003, the country of Zambia released the elephant series.

Interesting fact

The 100 Shillings (Elephant) 2021 coin from Somalia is a unique piece of currency as it features a stunning image of an elephant on its obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins. The use of an elephant on the coin serves as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and longevity, which are all qualities that are highly valued in Somali culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content and high level of purity (.9999) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Shillings (Elephant) 2021 coin.