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5 Shillings German shepherd
2019 year| Brass | 4.95 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Somaliland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (5 SLS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1994-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Face of Dog
Script: Latin
Lettering: Berger Alleman
Translation: German shepherd
Edge
Plain
Comment
After the collapse of the government of Somalia in the 1990's, the northern portion of the country, once known as British Somaliland, declared independence. Despite the lack of international recognition, it has one of the better functioning governments in Africa.Interesting fact
The 5 Shillings (German shepherd) coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases a German shepherd dog, which is not commonly seen on coins. The use of a brass material and the relatively low weight of 4.95 grams also make it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Shillings (German shepherd) 2019 coin.
