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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 |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#84858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II in black robe with white collar holding small item
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
· 2005 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Shillings (Pope John Paul II) 2005 from Somalia made of Silver plated copper-nickel weighing 18.84 g is that it features an image of Pope John Paul II on one side and the Somali coat of arms on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Somalia in 2005, which was a significant event for the country's Catholic community.
