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#70843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II holding staff with cross in left hand, with right hand raised
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 features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of Somalia. This coin is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Somalia in 1993, which was a significant event in the country's history. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
