In the middle is coat of arms of Somalia. Above is inscription `REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA` and under is inscription `25 SHILLINGS`. Along the edge are dots.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
25 SHILLINGS
Reverse description
In the middle of the coin is portrait of HRH Queen Mother. Above the portrait is inscription `THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER` and under is inscription `1900-2000` Portrait is surrounded by two pairs of trumpets joined by a musical scale and notes and entwined at the base by two rose garlands.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
THE
CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900-2000
