© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
5000 Shillings Gorch Fock
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 7.06 g | 29.70 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 5000 Shillings 5000 SOS = USD 8.76 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7.06 g |
| Diameter | 29.70 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sailing ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GORCH FOCK
غورش فوك
1998
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5000 Shillings (Gorch Fock) 1998 coin from Somalia is a unique coin that features a portrait of a famous German sailor, Gorch Fock, on its obverse side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fock's birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Shillings (Gorch Fock) 1998 coin.
