5 Shillings (Sea Turtle) 2019 front 5 Shillings (Sea Turtle) 2019 back
5 Shillings (Sea Turtle) 2019 photo
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5 Shillings Sea Turtle

2019 year
Copper-nickel 5.76 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Somaliland
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
5 Shillings (5&nbspSLS)
Currency
Shilling (1994-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5.76 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#225929
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Sea Turle facing right, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 SHILLINGS

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 Sea Turtle coin from Somaliland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich marine life. The coin's reverse side features a sea turtle swimming in the ocean, surrounded by coral reefs and other marine animals. The design is meant to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and the conservation of sea turtles, which are an endangered species.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  - - - - - -

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