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20 Shillings Elephant, Gold
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Somali national coat of arms depicting a shield adorned with horizontal stripes and a central five-pointed star, flanked by two leopard supporters resting on a scroll inscribed with foliage. The date is split to either side of the arms, reading '20' at left and '16' at right. The legend 'SOMALI REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '20 SHILLINGS' is inscribed along the lower periphery. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed high-relief depiction of an African elephant in a savanna landscape, shown in left-facing profile with trunk raised and tusks prominent, striding through tall grass with acacia trees and a rising sun visible in the background. The legend '· AFRICAN WILDLIFE ·' arcs along the upper periphery, with the species inscription '· ELEPHANT ·' along the lower left. The weight and fineness inscription '0.5 g Au 9999' appears along the lower right periphery. The entire composition is framed by a plain raised rim. |
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