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 |
| Size | 34.1 × 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II wearing mitre hat with staff in left hand with right hand raised
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE 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, which is unusual for a coin from a predominantly Muslim country like Somalia. This coin was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Somalia in 2005, which was a significant event in the country's history.
