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25 Shillings Queen Mother ND
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 20 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 25 Shillings (25 Shilin) 25 SOS = USD 0.044 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#80347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
In the middle of the coin is portrait of HRH Queen Mother. Above the portrait is inscription "THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER" and under is inscription "1900-2000" Portrait is surrounded by two pairs of trumpets joined by a musical scale and notes and entwined at the base by two rose garlands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER 1900-2000
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Shillings (Queen Mother) ND (1999) coin from Somalia is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is made of copper-nickel, which is a durable and long-lasting metal alloy that is often used in the production of coins. This makes the coin a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of African currency.
