100 Shillings Elephant; Platinum
2016 year| Platinum (.9995) | 3.1103 g | - |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 100 Shillings (100 Shilin) 100 SOS = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 3.1103 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#426793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trumpeting elephant in grass.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· AFRICAN WILDLIFE ·
999.5
ELEPHANT · 1/10 oz PLATINUM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Shillings (Elephant; Platinum) 2016 coin from Somalia is a unique and rare coin that features an elephant design on its obverse side, which is made of platinum (.9995) and weighs 3.1103 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. The platinum used in the coin's production is 99.95% pure, making it a valuable and sought-after collectible for coin enthusiasts.
