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10 Shillings Leo, Full leaves
| Issuer | Bank of Somaliland |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A boldly rendered lion facing left occupies the central field, depicted in high relief with a flowing mane rendered in fine detail. The zodiac sign name 'LEO' is inscribed in the upper field, flanked on each side by a row of six small five-pointed stars arranged in an arc. The date '2012' appears in the lower field, similarly flanked by stars, completing the circular border design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following the collapse of the Barre regime, but has never received formal international recognition. Its coinage consequently occupies a peculiar legal position — technically issued by an unrecognized state, yet functioning as everyday currency within its borders. The KM#51 attribution places this within the standard Krause listings for Somaliland, which are cataloged as a practical matter despite the issuer's disputed status.
The "Full leaves" designation distinguishes this die variety from related strikes where the foliate detail is partially rendered — a distinction worth noting when attributing examples.