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250 Shillings Che Guevara
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The Somali coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing a five-pointed star, supported by two leopards rampant, with crossed palm fronds below. The trimetallic construction is clearly visible, with the brass core bearing the central device, the copper-nickel middle ring forming the inner border, and the brass outer ring carrying the legends. The circular legend REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 250 SHILLINGS is inscribed along the lower periphery. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | A forward-facing bust of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara is portrayed in the central brass core, depicting him wearing his characteristic beret adorned with a five-pointed star, with shoulder-length hair and a beard. The portrait is rendered in relief against a smooth field within the copper-nickel middle ring. The subject's name CHE GUEVARA arcs along the upper portion of the brass outer ring. The legend MILLENNIUM ICONS appears in the lower central field across the inner ring, while the date 2000 is inscribed along the lower periphery of the outer ring. A beaded border surrounds the entire design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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