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© テリウス＿Official
25 Shillings Habitat Preservation
2002 year| Brass | 7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 25 Shillings (25 Shilin) 25 SOS = USD 0.044 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#424469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2 coloured Greater kudu running and jumping across the river to left way, 3 stars on both of them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HABITAT PRESERVATION
25
SHILLINGS
Edge
Reeded
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”.
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
One interesting fact about the 25 Shillings (Habitat Preservation) 2002 coin from Somalia is that it features a unique design that highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats. The coin's reverse side depicts a scenic landscape of mountains, trees, and wildlife, with the inscription "Habitat Preservation" written below. This design serves as a reminder of the need to protect and conserve the natural world, and it sets this coin apart from other coins in the series.
