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500 Shillings Pope 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 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Multicolor Pope John Paul II kissing bible
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
2005
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Shillings (Pope John Paul II) coin from Somalia, issued in 2005, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver-plated copper-nickel, the coin has a unique design that showcases the Pope's image in a gold-colored outline, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.
