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200 Shillings Independence
| Issuer | Somali Republic |
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| Year | 1965-1966 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of President Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, the first President of the Somali Republic, depicted wearing a suit, tie, and eyeglasses, rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. The bilingual legend 'REPUBBLICA SOMALA' in Latin and 'الجمهورية الصومالية' in Arabic script arc around the upper periphery, flanking the portrait on either side. The commemorative dates '1960 - 1965' appear along the lower border, marking the fifth anniversary of Somali independence. An engraver's monogram is visible at the lower left of the portrait. The design reflects the academic medallic style characteristic of the Zecca di Roma. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features the Somali national coat of arms: a heraldic shield charged with a five-pointed star, supported by two leopards rampant facing inward, and surmounted by a crenellated mural crown. Below the shield, two crossed palm fronds form a base to the composition. Five stars arc along each side of the field, flanking the supporters. The Arabic denomination 'صومالي ٢٠٠ شلن' appears in the upper field, while the bilingual denomination legend '200 SCELINI' and '200 SHILLINGS' is divided along the lower border. The date '1965' appears at the right side of the field. The reverse field retains a brilliant proof finish consistent with the issue's commemorative character. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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