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500 Shillings Elephant
2023 year| Silver (.9999) | 155.5 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 500 Shillings (500 Shilin) 500 SOS = USD 0.88 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#420151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One elephant eating from a tree with a steppe landscape in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· AFRICAN WILDLIFE ·
ELEPHANT · 5oz Ag999.9
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Shillings (Elephant) 2023 coin from Somalia is a unique piece of currency, as it features a stunning design of an elephant on its obverse side. The elephant is depicted in a natural habitat, surrounded by trees and foliage, giving the coin a sense of depth and dimension. The coin's reverse side features the Somali coat of arms, along with the inscription "Somali Republic" in Somali language. The coin's unique design and high silver content make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
