Obverse © Kuna – Reverse © coinman1 (CC BY)
Obverse © Kuna – Reverse © coinman1 (CC BY)
500 Shillings John Paul II
2005 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 18.84 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#70842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II in green cloak holding staff in both hands
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Shillings (John Paul II) 2005 coin from Somalia has an interesting fact. Despite being issued by Somalia, the coin features an image of Pope John Paul II, indicating the country's religious diversity and recognition of the Pope's influence.
