500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 front 500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 back
500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 photo
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500 Shillings John Paul II

2005 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 18.84 g -
Description
Issuer
Somalia
Period
Somali Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
500 Shillings (500 Shilin) 500 SOS = USD 0.88
Currency
Shilling (1962-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
18.84 g
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#70841
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II in white robes waving

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin is 23.5mm square with rounded corners

Interesting fact

Despite being a non-circulating coin, the 500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 coin from Somalia has a relatively low mintage of 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 coin.