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500 Shillings Pope John Paul II

2005 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 18.84 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#84859
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coloured picture of Pope John Paul II in white robes with pink sash and yellow mitre hat

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LIFE OF POPE 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -

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