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1000 Shillings Elephant, Silver Bullion Coinage
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Somali coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a heraldic shield charged with a five-pointed star, supported on either side by leopards rampant, with crossed palm fronds below forming the base of the achievement. The date 2005 is divided across the lower field, flanking the shield supporters. The legend SOMALI REPUBLIC curves along the upper periphery in Latin characters, while the denomination 1000 SHILLINGS is inscribed along the lower rim. The coin displays a proof-like finish with frosted relief against a mirror field. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed high-relief depiction of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) dominates the central field, rendered in three-quarter profile facing left with its trunk raised and curling upward, showcasing finely engraved skin texture and prominent tusks. Three stylized acacia trees appear in the lower field beneath the elephant, evoking the African savanna landscape. A fourth acacia tree is partially visible in the upper right background. The legend AFRICAN WILDLIFE arcs along the upper rim, with ELEPHANT inscribed along the lower left and the fineness and weight specification 1 oz Ag 999 along the lower right, all separated by raised dot stops. |
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| Mintage | 2005 - Produced by the Munich Mint - 25,000 |
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