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2 Shillings Conservation and Education
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (2 Shilin) 2 SOS = USD 0.0035 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#424132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coloured 2 East African Oryxes, coloured grass and mountains as background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
2002
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was plan to issued by Republic of Somalia as the “Set of African Oryxes” coloured circulating commenmorative coins during 2002.
But the set of coloured coins got seriously error as “Coloured paint is very easily to peel off”.
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Then Somalia cancelled to issue these coins until the chaos civil war began soon, the warlords found them and release them into numista's markets in global site.
Interesting fact
The 2 Shillings (Conservation and Education) 2002 coin from Somalia features a unique design that highlights the importance of conservation and education in the country. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young girl holding a book, symbolizing the importance of education, while the reverse side features a majestic lion, representing the need to protect and conserve Somalia's wildlife. This coin was minted to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and education in Somalia and to promote these values among the country's citizens.
