50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2009 front 50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2009 back
50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2009 photo
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50 Shillings Elephant; Gold

2009 year
Gold (.999) 1.24 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
50 Shillings (50 Shilin) 50 SOS = USD 0.09
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#395835
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mother and baby elephant walking left, sun high up.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· AFRICAN WILDLIFE ·
ELEPHANT · 1/25 oz Au 999

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2009 coin from Somalia is that it has a very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.