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25 Shillings FAO; Gold
1984 year| Gold (.917) | 47.54 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1969-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 25 Shillings (25 Shilin) (25 SOS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 47.54 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#165165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAO. World Fisheries Conference 1983-84
25 SOMALI SHILLINGS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of a complete 9-piece World Fisheries Conference set in gold: Cape Verde (KM#22b), Ghana (KM#21b), São Tomé and Príncipe (KM#41b), Mozambique (KM#106b), Liberia (KM#47b), Seychelles(KM#53b), Turkey (KM#968b) and Uruguay (KM#86b).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1984 Somalia 25 Shillings (FAO; Gold) coin is that it has a unique design, featuring a portrait of President Mohamed Siad Barre on one side and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate Somalia's membership in the FAO and to promote the organization's mission to combat hunger and poverty worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Shillings (FAO; Gold) 1984 coin.
