500 Shillings (Independence) 1965-1966 front 500 Shillings (Independence) 1965-1966 back
500 Shillings (Independence) 1965-1966 photo
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500 Shillings Independence

 
Gold (.900) 70 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1960-1969)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1965-1966
Value
500 Shillings (500 Shilin) 500 SOS = USD 0.88
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
70 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#165146
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms, value below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: SCELLINI 500 SHILLINGS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Shillings (Independence) 1965-1966 coin from Somalia is that it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from Italy in 1960. The coin features the Somali coat of arms and the inscription "Independence 1960" in Somali and Arabic. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965 Az 6325 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Shillings (Independence) 1965-1966 coin.