250 Shillings (Pope John Paul II admiring scenic view) 2005 front 250 Shillings (Pope John Paul II admiring scenic view) 2005 back
250 Shillings (Pope John Paul II admiring scenic view) 2005 photo
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250 Shillings Pope John Paul II admiring scenic view

2005 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 20.12 g 38.5 mm
Description
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 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#84925
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II looking at mountain scenery

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases Pope John Paul II admiring a scenic view, which is not a common theme on coins.