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1000 Shillings Year of the Tiger
| Issuer | Bank of Somaliland |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Currency | Shilling (1994-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the coat of arms of Somaliland: a spread eagle with wings displayed, superimposed upon a balance scale symbolizing justice, with two clasped hands below the eagle representing unity. The arms are flanked on either side by olive branches. Above the central device appears the national motto in Arabic script. The legend REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination 1000 SHILLINGS and fineness notation 1 OZ 999 SILVER appear in the lower field, with the date 2010 at the bottom. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a highly detailed, high-relief rendering of a roaring tiger depicted in a three-quarter frontal view, its head and massive paws dominating the composition with dramatic sculptural depth. The animal's characteristic striped markings, whiskers, and bared teeth are rendered with fine engraving detail. A wreath of laurel branches frames the lower portion of the central device. The legend YEAR OF THE TIGER arcs along the upper rim, and the Chinese character 虎 (tiger) is prominently displayed at the base of the design within the wreath. |
| Reverse script | Chinese, Latin |
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