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25 Shillings Nelson Mandela
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 20.20 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 25 Shillings (25 Shilin) 25 SOS = USD 0.044 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20.20 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
In the middle of the coin is portrait of Nelson Mandela. Above the portrait is inscription "NELSON MANDELA" and under is inscription "MILLENNIUM ICONS". At the bottom edge is the year of minting "2000". Along the whole edge are 81 dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NELSON MANDELA
MILLENNIUM ICONS
2000
Edge
Plain
Comment
In catalogues, it is mentioned that this coin has reeded edge. Maybe it is a mistake and maybe there are two varieties.Interesting fact
The 25 Shillings (Nelson Mandela) 2000 coin from Somalia was issued to commemorate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa who played a key role in the fight against apartheid and was a prominent figure in the struggle for racial equality. The coin features an image of Mandela on the obverse (front side) and the Somali coat of arms on the reverse (back side). It was minted in copper-nickel and has a weight of 20.20 grams. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and those interested in African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Shillings (Nelson Mandela) 2000 coin.
