4000 Shillings (Three Wise Monkeys) 2006 front 4000 Shillings (Three Wise Monkeys) 2006 back
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4000 Shillings Three Wise Monkeys

2006 year
Gold (.999) clad silver (.925) 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Location
Somalia
Issuing company
CIT
Period
Somali Republic (1960-1969)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
4000 Shillings (4000 Shilin) 4000 SOS = USD 7.00
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) clad silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#126807
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three monkeys are in the centre - one closing its eyes (not seeing), one not listening and one not speaking. This symbolizes the traditional Buddhist saying of "to not see, to not hear, to not say."

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE THREE WISE MONKEYS
2006

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4000 Shillings (Three Wise Monkeys) 2006 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases three monkeys in a pose that represents the proverbial "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" phrase. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also symbolizes the importance of being mindful of one's actions and words.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  2500 - - - - - -

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