250 Shillings Year of the Snake
2001 year| Trimetallic: brass core, copper-nickel middle ring and brass outer ring | 21.9 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) 250 SOS = USD 0.44 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Trimetallic: brass core, copper-nickel middle ring and brass outer ring |
| Weight | 21.9 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#257938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Back (core + inner ring): Snake in the shape of (year) 2001
between (above, 3 carachters) 蛇年
(below) A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS /
(NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE
legend (outer ring): (subject) YEAR OF THE SNAKE
(left/right, spacers/dots) •
(lower-left/right, spacers/rosettes) ✻
(bottom) W-shaped snake
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SNAKE
2001
A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS
NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 250 Shillings (Year of the Snake) 2001 coin from Somalia is that it features a unique trifold design, with a brass core, a copper-nickel middle ring, and a brass outer ring. This trifold design gives the coin a distinctive look and sets it apart from other coins.
