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250 Shillings John Paul II
2005 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 20.12 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) 250 SOS = USD 0.44 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20.12 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Multi coloured picture of Pope John Paul II with cardinals
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 250 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 coin from Somalia is that it features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued by a Muslim country like Somalia. This coin was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Somalia in 1993, which was a significant event in the country's history.
