Coins of SOMALIA - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
5 shillings. FAO Series Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription - above: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, below: SHILLINGS 5 SCELLINI. Reverse: In the center - an image of a walking elephant, below the inscription: FAO. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: XXI CENTURY FOOD SECURITY.
2000, Aluminum. Diameter - 21.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 1.30 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1999, 2000, 2002
10 shillings. FAO Series Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription - above: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, below: SHILLINGS 10 SCELLINI. Reverse: In the center - the image of a camel, below the inscription: FAO. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: XXI CENTURY FOOD SECURITY.
2002, Aluminum. Diameter - 21.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 1.30 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1999, 2000, 2002
25 shillings Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription - above: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, below: SHILLINGS 25 SCELLINI. Reverse: On the left side of the Coin there is an image of a football player with a ball; at the bottom - the year of issue. On the left side of the Coin along the edge there is a semicircular inscription: 25 SHILLINGS.
2001 Brass. Diameter - 21.80 mm. The weight - 4.35 g. Corrugated edge.
The only year of release.
50 shillings Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription - above: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, below: SHILLINGS 50 SCELLINI. Reverse: In the center - an image of a mandrill, below - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: SHILLINGS 50 SCELLINI.
2002, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 21.90 mm. The weight - 3.90 g. Smooth edge.
The only year of release.
100 shillings Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription - above: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, below: SHILLINGS 100 SCELLINI. Reverse: On the left side of the Coin - the image of Queen Sheba; on the right - the year of issue. On the right side of the Coin along the edge there is a semicircular inscription: QUEEN OF SHEBA.
2002 Brass. Diameter - 18.80 mm., Thickness - 1.70 mm. The weight - 3.50 g. Corrugated edge.
The only year of release.
"EASTERN CALENDAR" SOUVENIR COIN SERIES
COINS REMOVED FROM CIRCULATION:
The coins with the legend "Somali Democratic Republic" are withdrawn from circulation.
5 cents Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: SOMALIA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, in the upper part of the Coin - in Latin: JAMHURIYADA DIMOQRAADIGA SOOMAALIYA., In the lower part - in Somali. Reverse: In the lower part - an image of an ear of corn, oranges and ears of wheat; above - designation of the year of manufacture in Latin and Arabic numerals. At the top of the coin there is a denomination in two languages: SENTI 5.
1976 Dodecagonal coin. Aluminum. Diameter - 20.00 mm. The weight - 0.90 year Smooth milling. Circulation: 18.
The only year of release.
10 cents Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: SOMALIA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, in the upper part of the Coin - in Latin: JAMHURIYADA DIMOQRAADIGA SOOMAALIYA., In the lower part - in Somali. Reverse: In the lower part there is an image of a lamb; left and right - designation of the year of manufacture in Latin and Arabic numerals. At the top of the coin there is a denomination in two languages: SENTI 10.
1976 Dodecagonal coin. Aluminum. Diameter - 23.00 mm. The weight - 1.35 year Smooth milling. Circulation: 40.
The only year of release.
50 cents Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: SOMALIA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, in the upper part of the Coin - in Latin: JAMHURIYADA DIMOQRAADIGA SOOMAALIYA., In the lower part - in Somali. Reverse: In the lower part - an image of an ear of corn, oranges and ears of wheat; above - designation of the year of manufacture in Latin and Arabic numerals. At the top of the coin there is a denomination in two languages: SENTI 50.
1984, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 21.00 mm. The weight - 3.80 g. Smooth edge.
The only year of release.
In 1976, a coin of similar design was issued from a copper-nickel alloy (Diameter - 21.00 mm., The weight - 3.80 year).
1 shilling Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: a crowned shield with a star is held by two leopards standing on spears and palm leaves. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: SOMALIA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, in the upper part of the Coin - in Latin: JAMHURIYADA DIMOQRAADIGA SOOMAALIYA., In the lower part - in Somali. Reverse: In the lower part there is an image of a lamb; left and right - designation of the year of manufacture in Latin and Arabic numerals. At the top of the coin there is a denomination in two languages: SENTI 10.
1984, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 25.42 mm. The weight - 6.20 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 20.
The only year of release.
In 1976, a coin of similar design was issued from a copper-nickel alloy (Diameter - 25.20 mm., The weight - 6.22 year).
