© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Senti FAO
1976 year| Aluminium-magnesium (97.6% Aluminium, 2.4% Magnesium) | 0.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1969-1991) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 5 Senti (0.05 SOS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (97.6% Aluminium, 2.4% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Food
Corn, fruit, bananas, wheat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
senti 5 سنت
1976 ١٩٧٦
Translation:
5 Senti
1976
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Senti (FAO) 1976 coin from Somalia is that it features a unique design that represents the country's rich agricultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a farmer working in a field, surrounded by crops and livestock, while the reverse side features the FAO emblem and the inscription "Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations" in English and Arabic. This design was chosen to highlight Somalia's commitment to agricultural development and its support for the FAO's mission to eradicate hunger and malnutrition worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 18500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Senti (FAO) 1976 coin.
