250 Shillings Princess Diana
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 23.61 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) 250 SOS = USD 0.44 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 23.61 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#339427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of Princess Diana in center ring, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF MODERN TIMES • 1997 •
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Somalia 250 Shillings Princess Diana coin is that it was issued to commemorate Princess Diana's visit to Somalia in 1997, which was a significant event in the country's history. The coin's design features a portrait of Princess Diana on one side and the Somali coat of arms on the other. It is made of silver (.900) and weighs 23.61 grams. Despite not being a widely circulated coin, it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and those interested in African history.
