50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2016 front 50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2016 back
50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2016 photo
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50 Shillings Elephant; Gold

2016 year
Gold (.9999) 1.24412 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
50 Shillings (50 Shilin) 50 SOS = USD 0.09
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1.24412 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97505
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Trumpeting elephant in grass.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· AFRICAN WILDLIFE ·
ELEPHANT · 1/25 oz Au 999.9

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Shillings (Elephant; Gold) 2016 coin from Somalia has a unique feature - it has a frosted finish, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This finish is achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte surface. The frosted finish not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also helps to highlight the intricate details of the elephant design.