© JM Bullion
© JM Bullion
500 Shillings Elephant
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.5515 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 500 Shillings (500 Shilin) 500 SOS = USD 0.88 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.5515 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant with trunk raised beside hut.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICAN WILDLIFE
· ELEPHANT · 1/2 oz Au 999.9 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Shillings (Elephant) 2017 gold coin from Somalia has a unique feature - it has a distinctive "elephant-textured" finish, which gives the coin a rough, irregular surface that resembles the wrinkled skin of an elephant. This unusual texture was achieved through a special minting process that involved applying a special technique to the coin's surface. This feature not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also makes it stand out from other coins.
